Find Spot record 949 - Prehistoric Stone Axe from Kingsley Parish
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In 1940 a polished stone axe was found in the parish of Kingsley near the south edge of Big Wood, above the valley of the river Weaver. It was presented to the Grosvenor Museum by the finder, Mr Stephen Ravenscroft. The axe has been petrologically identified by Mr Coope of Birmingham University as Group VI from Great Langdale (1). Found during ditch cleaning (2).
<1> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Anon 1957 44/51 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ57NE7/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/54 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.490 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Anon 1957 44/51.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ57NE7/1964.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/54 Longley D 1987.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.490.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 561 759 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57NE |
| Civil Parish | KINGSLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | KINGSLEY, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 23 2003 2:49PM