Find Spot record 1074 - Prehistoric Stone Axe from Middlewich
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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> SCH558 Journal/Periodical: 1881-1900s. Cheshire Notes and Queries. 9/59 Lawrence C E 1912.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ76NW4/1962.
- <3> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.138.
- <4> SCH1595 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 |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 4 2021 4:42PM