Find Spot record 1854/0/12 - Prehistoric flint scatter and polished axe fragment
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Casual finds of two Mesolithic scrapers, four flakes and the butt-end of a Neolithic polished axe with flattened sides. The length of the complete axe was c. 9 inches, made of fine-grained igneous rock. Found in field no.21 (1). Axe is a Craig Llwyd product (2).
<1> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Leach G B 1942 35/53-62 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
<2> Cheshire Rural Community Council, 1951-1960, The Cheshire Historian, 4/29 Jones J D 1954 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3102.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ56NW5+46NE10/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.479 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
<5> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, 1953 40/63 (n) (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Leach G B 1942 35/53-62.
- <2> SCH3102 Journal/Periodical: Cheshire Rural Community Council. 1951-1960. The Cheshire Historian. 1-9. 4/29 Jones J D 1954.
- <3> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ56NW5+46NE10/1964.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.479.
- <5> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. 1953 40/63 (n).
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 496 696 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NE |
| Civil Parish | HORTON CUM PEEL, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HORTON CUM PEEL, TARVIN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 27 2019 12:06PM