Find Spot record 1074 - Prehistoric Stone Axe from Middlewich

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Summary

Neolithic greenstone axe, found in Lawrence Gardens. It was probably found when digging in the orchard , which is now covered by houses and gardens. The stone the axe was made with comes from Coniston in the Lake District.

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Full Description

Neolithic greenstone axe, found in Lawrence Gardens (1) Probably found when digging in the orchard , which is now covered by houses and gardens (2). Axe belongs to Group VI - Coniston and is damaged at the butt end (3).


<1> 1881-1900s, Cheshire Notes and Queries, 9/59 Lawrence C E 1912 (Journal/Periodical). SCH558.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ76NW4/1962 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.138 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

<4> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, 1913 19/246 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: 1881-1900s. Cheshire Notes and Queries. 9/59 Lawrence C E 1912.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ76NW4/1962.
  • <3> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.138.
  • <4> Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. 1913 19/246.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 701 664 (point) Central Point
Map sheet SJ76NW
Civil Parish MIDDLEWICH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MIDDLEWICH, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Aug 4 2021 4:42PM