Find Spot record 2319 - Neolithic Axe

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Summary

Polished stone axe found in 1970. The Rock type is similar to the Rock type similar to those from Graig Llwyd Farm near Penmaenmawr, North Wales. It dates from around 3000-2000BC.

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Full Description

Polished stone axe found February 1970 (1). Polished axe, possibly Group VII. 153mm long and 77mm wide. In private possession (2). Rock type similar to those from Graig Llwyd Farm near Penmaenmawr, North Wales. Date c.3000-2000bc (3).


<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 1/4 1973 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/54 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<3> Bryan E.C. & Morris D, 1997, Willaston's Heritage (Second Edition) (Book). SCH3852.

<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.579 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 1/4 1973.
  • <2> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/54 Longley D 1987.
  • <3> Book: Bryan E.C. & Morris D. 1997. Willaston's Heritage (Second Edition).
  • <4> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.579.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 327 771 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ37NW
Civil Parish ELLESMERE PORT NON-PARISH AREA, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County WILLASTON, NESTON, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 4 2024 12:01PM