Monument record 1130 - Astbury School cremation
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Full Description
A Bronze Age burial urn filled with calcined bones was found in Astbury parish & kept in a cupboard at Astbury School for many years. Never adequately recorded (1). Present whereabouts of urn unknown (2).
<1> Cheshire Rural Community Council, 1951-1960, The Cheshire Historian, 9/23 Cartlidge J E G 1959 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3102.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ86SW6/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/82 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.15 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH3102 Journal/Periodical: Cheshire Rural Community Council. 1951-1960. The Cheshire Historian. 1-9. 9/23 Cartlidge J E G 1959.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ86SW6/1964.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/82 Longley D 1987.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.15.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 8 6 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SW |
| Civil Parish | NEWBOLD ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NEWBOLD ASTBURY, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 16 2021 1:35PM