Find Spot record 1619 - Carved Stone Head
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Summary
Sandstone head. Found in a garden in Poynton, although exact location unknown. The features are carved in moderate relief. The corner of the right eye and the ridge of the nose have been damaged at some time in the past and roughly restored with coarse plaster. It belongs to a large group of stone heads found throughout Britain. They have a "celtic" appearance but have been created in different periods including the post medieval.
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Full Description
<1> Henderson George, 1981, 'A Celtic Head' - Article in Poynton Local History Society Newsletter, 3/15-16 (Newsletter). SCH2682.
Sandstone head. Found in a garden in Poynton, although exact location unknown. The features are carved in moderate relief. The corner of the right eye and the ridge of the nose have been damaged at some time in the past and roughly restored with coarse plaster.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2682 Newsletter: Henderson George. 1981. 'A Celtic Head' - Article in Poynton Local History Society Newsletter. 1981. 3/15-16.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 92 83 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | POYNTON-WITH-WORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | POYNTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 12 2023 3:03PM