Find Spot record 1158 - Prehistoric axe hammer from Padgbury Farm
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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> SCH1414 Book: Stephens W B. 1970. History of Congleton.
- <2> SCH972 Newspaper-Magazine: Chronicle Group. 1893-2009. Congleton Chronicle. 17.6.1966.
- <3> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.578.
- <4> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/88 Longley D 1987.
- <5> SCH2005 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 |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 11 2025 12:09PM