Find Spot record 1225 - Prehistoric Flint axe from Tabley Hall moat

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Summary

A Neolithic perforated flint axe was found in cleaning the moat at Tabley Hall in about 1724. It is described as a Bronze Age shafthole axe.

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Full Description

A Neolithic perforated flint axe was found in cleaning the moat at Tabley Hall c.1724 (1). Described as a Bronze Age shafthole axe in (3).


<1> Shone W, 1911, Prehistoric Man in Cheshire, /37 (Book). SCH2710.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ77NW1/1964 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/88 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<4> Stukeley W, 1727, Itinerarium Curiosum, /57 (Book). SCH1495.

<5> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.198 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Book: Shone W. 1911. Prehistoric Man in Cheshire. /37.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ77NW1/1964.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/88 Longley D 1987.
  • <4> Book: Stukeley W. 1727. Itinerarium Curiosum. /57.
  • <5> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.198.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 720 773 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ77NW
Civil Parish TABLEY INFERIOR, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County TABLEY INFERIOR, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jan 4 2024 2:53PM