Find Spot record 1773 - Unnamed findspot at Edge Parish
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A perforated stone axe was found by workmen putting up a gatepost 200yds south of Edge Hall, at a depth of 3ft. It was thin-sectioned by Prof F W Shotton, who identified it as a medium textured greywacke. In private possession (1).
<1> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, 1954 41/85 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ45SE1/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/89 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.220 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. 1954 41/85.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ45SE1/1964.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/89 1987.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.220.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 480 501 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ45SE |
| Civil Parish | EDGE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | EDGE, MALPAS, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 26 2018 11:59AM