Find Spot record 1341 - Bronze Age axe hammer
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A Bronze Age perforated stone axe-hammer was found in November 1959, in a potato field at Old Withington. It was identified by the Grosvenor & was referred to Birmingham University for petrological identification. Axe-hammer returned to finder (1) Still in his possession in 1964. NB site of axe incorrectly plotted on OS 1:10,000 map at SJ 8255 7284 (2).
<1> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Thompson F H 1964 47/33 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ87SW5/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/89 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.176 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Thompson F H 1964 47/33.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ87SW5/1964.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/89 1987.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.176.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 825 718 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87SW |
| Civil Parish | LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OLD WITHINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 4 2003 8:48AM