Find Spot record 1625 - Unnamed findspot in Lyme Handley Parish
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Neolithic polished jadeite axe. Found during drainage operations in 1930 at Lyme Park, 3ft from the surface in undisturbed clay. 10.5ins long & perfect except for the extreme point of the butt (1). In private possession (2).
<1> Society of Antiquities London, 1921-2014, The Antiquaries Journal, 12/167 1932 (Journal/Periodical). SCH284.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ98SE11/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/54 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.279 1993 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH284 Journal/Periodical: Society of Antiquities London. 1921-2014. The Antiquaries Journal. 1-93. 12/167 1932.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ98SE11/1964.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/54 1987.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.279 1993.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 966 819 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SE |
| Civil Parish | LYME HANDLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LYME HANDLEY, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 9 2013 11:42AM