Monument record 1741 - Stone heads at Burwardsley

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Summary

Two stone heads carved into the rear wall of a post Medieval cottage, Burwardsley. They belong to a large group of stone heads from Britain, which on stylistic grounds are termed 'Celtic', but which show continuity into the Post Medieval period.

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Full Description

Two stone heads carved in situ in a rear wall of late 17th/ early 18th century cottage, Elephant Track, Burwardsley (1). Belong to a large group of stone heads from Britain, which on stylistic grounds are termed 'Celtic', but which show continuity into the Post Medieval period.


<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 6/A-565 (Index). SCH1000.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 6/A-565.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 526 565 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ55NW
Historic Township/Parish/County BURWARDSLEY, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish BURWARDSLEY, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 10 2024 5:53PM