Find Spot record 1330 - Church Field Neolithic axe
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Summary
A neolithic flint axe-head was ploughed up in Church Field in 1912. It was stated to be one of the finest examples of its kind in East Cheshire.
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Neolithic flint axe-head was ploughed up in Church Field in 1912 by Mark Pearson. Stated to be one of the finest examples of its kind in E. Cheshire. In the private collection at Gawsworth Hall (1).
<1> Richards R, 1957, The Manor of Gawsworth, /5+334 (Book). SCH3207.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ86NE4/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/54 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.168 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH3207 Book: Richards R. 1957. The Manor of Gawsworth. /5+334.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ86NE4/1964.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/54 Longley D 1987.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.168.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 889 695 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86NE |
| Civil Parish | GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | GAWSWORTH, GAWSWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 16 2022 5:28PM