Find Spot record 2319 - Neolithic Axe
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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> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 1/4 1973.
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/54 Longley D 1987.
- <3> SCH3852 Book: Bryan E.C. & Morris D. 1997. Willaston's Heritage (Second Edition).
- <4> SCH2005 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