Find Spot record 1592 - Prehistoric findspot (paddle and deer tines), Macclesfield
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Summary
During the construction of the railway across Tytherington fields, the bottom of an ancient lake was excavated and 2 tines of red deer were found. Nearby in some marshy ground, an oak paddle was found.
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Full Description
During the construction of the railway across Tytherington fields, the bottom of an ancient lake was excavated & 2 tines of red deer were found. Nearby in some marshy ground, an oak paddle was found, 3ft below the surface (1).
<1> Sainter J D, 1878, Scientific Rambles Round Macclesfield, /65 1898 (Book). SCH2964.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ97NW3/1961 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.218 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 922 755 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97NW |
| Civil Parish | MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | TYTHERINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 4 2023 12:32PM