Find Spot record 350 - Bronze Age axe hammer
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Summary
An Early Bronze Age stone axe-hammer with hour glass perforation was found in the 1950's during the digging of drains.
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Full Description
Whilst digging drains alongside house c.1950 an Early Bronze Age stone axe-hammer with hour glass perforation was found. Found about 18 ins deep in undisturbed soil. Findspot exactly recorded. Illustration (1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ54NE2 1960 (Index). SCH2487.
<2> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Unknown 1962 49/57 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.410 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ54NE2 1960.
- <2> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Unknown 1962 49/57.
- <3> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.410.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 587 463 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ54NE |
| Civil Parish | DODCOTT CUM WILKESLEY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | DODCOTT CUM WILKESLEY, ACTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 22 2011 11:31AM