Find Spot record 313 - Prehistoric findspot in Peckforton

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Summary

Flint Scraper found in 1929 on the roadside opposite Castle Lodge, on a sandy deposit. It has an exceptionally large blade which shows use on both edges.

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Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Flints, Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2601 BC?)

Full Description

Flint Scraper found in 1929 by Mr Proctor, rabbit catcher, on roadside opposite Castle Lodge, on a sandy deposit. Now in Grosvenor Museum (1). Illustrated (2). Exceptionally large blade shows utilisation on both edges (3).

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, Waggott T 1964 SJ55NW1 (Index). SCH2487.

<2> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Webster G 1951 38/173 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.

<3> Manchester Museum Record Card, /438 Longley D 1978 (Book). SCH2811.

<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.438 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (4)

<1> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. Waggott T 1964 SJ55NW1.
<2> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Webster G 1951 38/173.
<3> SCH2811 Book: Manchester Museum Record Card. /438 Longley D 1978.
<4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.438.

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Location

Grid reference	SJ 538 575 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet	SJ55NW
Civil Parish	PECKFORTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County	PECKFORTON, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Oct 3 2003 2:25PM