Find Spot record 1440/0/12 - Bronze Age Stone Axe
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Perforated stone axe-hammer from Alderley Edge. Brownish grey fine- grained stone (Group XV) (1). Given by Leicester Museum to Grosvenor Museum in 1951 (2). Axe is made of brownish-grey fine-grained rock and has an hour-glass perforation, flattened butt and slightly squared edges. Illustration (3).
<1> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/90 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<2> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.591 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.591 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
<4> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 4/5 Robinson D J 1976 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/90 1987.
- <2> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.591.
- <3> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.591.
- <4> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 4/5 Robinson D J 1976.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 8 7 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87NE |
| Civil Parish | OVER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BOLLIN FEE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 13 2023 3:36PM