Find Spot record 1577 - Prehistoric Stone Axe from Sutton Parish

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Summary

Neolithic stone axe, found in 1888 in a small sandhole. The site referred to may be an old quarry hole, in sandy soil.

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Full Description

Neolithic stone axe, found in 1888 by Mr Richard Dunn in a small sandhole, 300 yards above the reservoir, on the right-hand side of the road from Macclesfield to Macclesfield Forest. Axe in private possession (1). The site referred to may be an old quarry hole, in sandy soil, 25m x 10m (2).


<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 40/209 1923 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ97SE2/1964 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.184 1977 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 40/209 1923.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ97SE2/1964.
  • <3> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.184 1977.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 955 715 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ97SE
Civil Parish SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County SUTTON DOWNES, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 14 2022 3:48PM