Find Spot record 2767 - Dog Lodge Palaeolithic handaxe

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Summary

Palaeolithic handaxe found near Dog Lodge, Knutsford in 1973 and reported to Tatton Park n 1998 It has damage on the edges that indicate that the axe must have been transported in antiquity and so was found in a secondary context.

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<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, McKean M 1998 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Palaeolithic handaxe found near Dog Lodge, Knutsford in 1973. Reported to Tatton Park in July 1998

<2> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Cook J British Museum 1998 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Rolling and damage on the edges indicate that the axe must have been transported in antiquity and so was found in a secondary context

<3> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Wymer J J 1998 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Photos in SMR. Plans to have the axe on display at the Old Hall, Tatton Park

<4> Various, Written Communication to the HER, September 2022 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Axe is confirmed as being in private ownership and not on display.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. McKean M 1998.
  • <2> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Cook J British Museum 1998.
  • <3> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Wymer J J 1998.
  • <4> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. September 2022.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 75 78 (point) Approximate Position
Map sheet SJ77NE
Civil Parish KNUTSFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County NETHER KNUTSFORD (INFERIOR), KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 18 2024 1:41PM