Monument record 1130 - Astbury School cremation

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Summary

A Bronze Age burial urn filled with calcined bones was found in Astbury parish & kept in a cupboard at Astbury School for many years.

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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> Journal/Periodical: Cheshire Rural Community Council. 1951-1960. The Cheshire Historian. 1-9. 9/23 Cartlidge J E G 1959.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ86SW6/1964.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/82 Longley D 1987.
  • <4> 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