Find Spot record 2317 - Neolithic arrowhead
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Summary
A flint arrowhead dating from the neolithic. This type of arrowhead, with a broad cutting edge as opposed to a point, is believed to have been used for the hunting of large game.
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Full Description
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, no.7 p.57 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
Petit tranchet arrowhead. On loan to the Grosvenor Museum.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p.55 (Book). SCH3556.
Neolithic transverse arrowhead.
<3> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions, 102.P.1978 (Index). SCH407.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. no.7 p.57. [Mapped feature: #40337 no.7 p.57]
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p.55.
- <3> SCH407 Index: Grosvenor Museum. Grosvenor Museum Accessions. 102.P.1978.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 317 742 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37SW |
| Civil Parish | ELLESMERE PORT NON-PARISH AREA, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BURTON, BURTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 21 2022 1:14PM