Find Spot record 1158 - Prehistoric axe hammer from Padgbury Farm

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Summary

An unfinished stone axe hammer was found in 1966 on Padgbury Lane. The light grey volcanic rock has the beginning of perforations pecked on both faces.

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An unfinished stone axe hammer was found in 1966 at Padgbury Farm, Padgbury Lane. Now in Congleton Public Library (1) & (2). Beginning of perforation pecked on both faces; light grey volcanic rock. Illustrated (4).


<1> Stephens W B, 1970, History of Congleton (Book). SCH1414.

<2> Chronicle Group, 1893-2009, Congleton Chronicle, 17.6.1966 (Newspaper-Magazine). SCH972.

<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.578 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

<4> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/88 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<5> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.578 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Book: Stephens W B. 1970. History of Congleton.
  • <2> Newspaper-Magazine: Chronicle Group. 1893-2009. Congleton Chronicle. 17.6.1966.
  • <3> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.578.
  • <4> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/88 Longley D 1987.
  • <5> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.578.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 842 624 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ86SW
Civil Parish CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 11 2025 12:09PM