Find Spot record 2327 - Unnamed Findspot in Middlewich Parish
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Bronze Age stone shafthole axe. Dark greywacke (Group XV). Length 232mm, width 91mm, thickness 81mm, diameter of perforation 32mm. Drawing (1). Found in River Croco, Middlewich c.1860. Donated to St Helens Museum in 1950 (2). Thin sectioned, Group XV (3). Is this one of the axes recorded in RN: 1075?
<1> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/89 & fig 15.4 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<2> S.Nicholson, 1977-2014, Archaeological Survey of Merseyside Record Sheet (Paper Archive). SCH1234.
<3> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 4/3-6 Robinson D J 1976 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/89 & fig 15.4 Longley D 1987.
- <2> SCH1234 Paper Archive: S.Nicholson. 1977-2014. Archaeological Survey of Merseyside Record Sheet.
- <3> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 4/3-6 Robinson D J 1976.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 7 6 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76NW |
| Civil Parish | MIDDLEWICH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NEWTON, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 2:59PM