Find Spot record 1402 - Bronze Age stone hammer
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A large perforated stone hammer was found in 1869 in Nether Alderley. Reported to be 8.5ins long x 4.5ins wide and said to have been found in 1881 (2). Found in 1860 (3).
<1> Shone W, 1911, Prehistoric Man in Cheshire, /38 (Book). SCH2710.
<2> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 5/328 1887 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<3> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 19/99 1901 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.170 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
<5> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/88 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SCH2710 Book: Shone W. 1911. Prehistoric Man in Cheshire. /38.
- <2> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 5/328 1887.
- <3> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 19/99 1901.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.170.
- <5> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/88 Longley D 1987.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 8 7 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87NW |
| Civil Parish | NETHER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NETHER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 16 2024 2:23PM