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> Book: Sainter J D. 1878. Scientific Rambles Round Macclesfield. /119 & 148 1878.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ97SW3/1964.
  • <4> Book: Shone W. 1911. Prehistoric Man in Cheshire. p.37.
  • <5> 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

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2023 1:41PM