Find Spot record 10100/51 - Undated carved stone head
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Summary
Stone head from Cuppin Street. Belongs 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. This head possibly has a beard and is wearing a torc but is very worn and it is hard to tell. It was exhibited in the 'Lindow Man' Exhibition that ran from March to September of 1991 in Manchester
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<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Petch M 1986 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Stone head from Cuppin Street. It is now housed at the Manchester Museum (1). Belongs 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.
<2> Manchester Museum, 1991, Lindow Man: A Guide to the Exhibition (Booklet-Leaflet). SCH9080.
This head possibly has a beard and is wearing a torc. It was exhibited in the 'Lindow Man' Exhibition that ran from March to September of 1991.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 28 2021 1:27PM