Find Spot record 1773 - Unnamed findspot at Edge Parish

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Summary

A perforated stone axe found 200yds to the south of Edge Hall.

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Full Description

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> Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. 1954 41/85.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ45SE1/1964.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/89 1987.
  • <4> 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