Find Spot record 1537 - Prehistoric hammer stone from Macclesfield district
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Summary
A perforated limestone hammer. Reported by Sainter (author of Scientific Rambles Round Macclesfield, 1878) as found 'close by the bone works'.
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Full Description
A perforated limestone hammer. Reported by Sainter as found 'close by the bone works' and being in his possession (1).
<1> Sainter J D, 1878, Scientific Rambles Round Macclesfield, /119 & 148 1878 (Book). SCH2964.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ97SW3/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<4> Shone W, 1911, Prehistoric Man in Cheshire, p.37 (Book). SCH2710.
<5> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.186 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH2964 Book: Sainter J D. 1878. Scientific Rambles Round Macclesfield. /119 & 148 1878.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ97SW3/1964.
- <4> SCH2710 Book: Shone W. 1911. Prehistoric Man in Cheshire. p.37.
- <5> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.186.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 91 70 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97SW |
| Civil Parish | GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Civil Parish | SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | GAWSWORTH, GAWSWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 10 2023 1:41PM