Find Spot record 1550 - Neolithic stone axe, Macclesfield
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A polished flint axe-head found in Macclesfield in May 1936. The axe is 3 ins long x 1.5 ins thick and 0.5 ins thick in the middle. It was identified by Mr James Forde-Johnston of Manchester University as Neolithic/early Bronze Age. Axe in possession of finder (1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ97SW5/ 1962 (Index). SCH2487.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/54 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<3> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1/74 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.187 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ97SW5/ 1962.
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/54 1987.
- <3> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1/74.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.187.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 915 720 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97SW |
| Civil Parish | MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | SUTTON DOWNES, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 3 2022 3:45PM