Find Spot record 2061/1/1 - Unnamed findspot in Millington Parish

A perforated stone pebble hammer or macehead, found whilst ploughing in field which contains enclosure C of Arthill Heath Farm, no exact findspot recorded. Circular with hourglass perforation. May date from Mesolithic to Iron Age. Photograph (1). Size: 10cm x 11.1cm x 3.3-4.3cm thick with damage and wear marks. Possibly used as a net sinker, gate weight or horse tether weight (3).

<1> Nevell M, 1987, Arthill Heath Farm : The First Season 1986 (Book). SCH375.

<2> From 1988, The Manchester Archaeological Bulletin, Nevell M 1987 2/27-34 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3204.

<3> From 1988, The Manchester Archaeological Bulletin, Stocks D 1988 3/14-20 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3204.

<4> National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside, 1993, Greater Manchester Western & Northern Relief Road - M56-M62 Archaeological Assessment Report, R2033/32 (Client Report). SCH1269.