Find Spot record 969 - Hammerstone, Frodsham Parish
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A circular hammerstone with a depression worked in each face, presumably of Bronze Age date, was found in a field near Townfield Lane, Frodsham in November 1956. It is now in the possession of Mr Raymond Hayes, of 26 Townfield Lane. It has been petrologically identified by Mr Coope of Birmingham University as greywacke, though not of Group XV (1).
<1> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Anon 1957 44/52 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ57NW3/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.488 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Anon 1957 44/52.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ57NW3/1964.
- <3> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.488.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 529 772 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57NW |
| Civil Parish | FRODSHAM, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | FRODSHAM LORDSHIP, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 14 2021 10:27AM