Find Spot record 2407 - Bronze Age Palstave
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Summary
A Bronze Age palstave found in the prestury area in 1994. A palstave is a type of bronze axe cast in a two piece mould. It has flanges to allow a wooden or bone handle to be hafted to the axe and a ridge in the centre to stop the handle being forced forwards during use. Some types have a loop to aid the hafting.
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Full Description
<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Bailey D, 1994 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Metal detecting find. A Bronze Age palstave found in April 1994. The palstave is c.168mm long by c.61mm across the widest part of the blade. Photograph and drawing in the HER (see 2).
<2> Cheshire Archaeology Planning Advisory Service, 1974-Present, Cheshire Historic Environment Record, 2407 (Digital Archive). SCH6757.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 905 766 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97NW |
| Civil Parish | PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BUTLEY, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 24 2025 3:36PM