Find Spot record 1903 - Prehistoric Stone Axe from Hollowmoor Heath
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A Neolithic granite axe. Found on Hollowmoor Heath, near Barrow, c.1932. Placed on loan at the Grosvenor Museum. It is 7.5 inches long, weighs 26ozs & tapers to a pointed butt, slightly chipped on one side (1). Polished axe. Mottled black, brown, grey dolerite (2).
<1> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, 1952 vol.39 p.109 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/53 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ46NE11/1959 (Index). SCH2487.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.313 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. 1952 vol.39 p.109.
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/53 1987.
- <3> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ46NE11/1959.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.313.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 48 68 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NE |
| Civil Parish | BARROW, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BARROW, BARROW, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 23 2003 3:09PM