Find Spot record 381 - Bronze Age axe from Newhall
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Summary
The blade of a cast flanged axe of the Arreton phase of the Early Bronze Age. The shaft was broken in antiquity. It has shallow groove parallel to edge of the blade. Very similar to axes from the Bridgemere Hoard Site.
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Full Description
The blade of a cast flanged axe of the Arreton phase of the Early Bronze Age. The shaft was broken in antiquity. Has shallow groove parallel to edge of the blade. Maximum width of blade 85mm. Very similar to axes from the Bridgemere Hoard Site - RN 202/1 (1). Will be donated to the Nantwich Museum.
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Turner R C 1987 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Turner R C 1987.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 61 46 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ64NW |
| Civil Parish | NEWHALL, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NEWHALL, ACTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 28 2018 1:27PM