Find Spot record 2299/0/1 - Flints found at Aldford

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Summary

Sparse mesolithic flint scatter located near footpath in ploughed field by river Dee. Collected between 1989 and 1997. A total of 54 pieces, mostly small blades, of mixed flint and chert were found. Very few of these tools exhibited any retouch.

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Full Description

Sparse mesolithic flint scatter located near footpath in ploughed field by river Dee. Collected March 1989 and April 1990. 6 struck flakes including a core rejuvenation flake. poor quality flint and black chert. All waste material, none retouched (1). Further mesolithic material found in 1997. Total of 54 pieces, mostly small blades, flakes or cores of mixed flint and chert, very few exhibiting retouch. Finds with Cheshire Museums Services (2).


<1> Museum notification form, Penney S 1990 (Book). SCH2229.

<2> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Penney S 8/10/1997 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

<3> Cheshire County Council, 1992-1995, Cheshire Past, Penney S 1993 Issue 2 P.4 (Newsletter). SCH870.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Book: Museum notification form. Penney S 1990.
  • <2> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Penney S 8/10/1997.
  • <3> Newsletter: Cheshire County Council. 1992-1995. Cheshire Past. Penney S 1993 Issue 2 P.4.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 412 585 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ45NW
Civil Parish ALDFORD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County ALDFORD, ALDFORD, CHESHIRE

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 27 2024 5:27PM