Find Spot record 940 - Bronze Age Sword from Dutton
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Summary
A prehistoric bronze rapier was found in 1878, in the Dutton cutting in the valley of the River Weaver. It is 23 inches (58 cm) long.
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Full Description
A bronze rapier was found in 1878, in the Dutton cutting in the valley of the River Weaver. It is 23 inches long (1).
<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 2/5-6 Dawkins W B 1884 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<2> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 50/88 Jackson J W 1934 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ57NE4/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 2/5-6 Dawkins W B 1884.
- <2> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 50/88 Jackson J W 1934.
- <3> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ57NE4/1964.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 5 7 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57NE |
| Civil Parish | DUTTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ACTON, WEAVERHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 30 2014 10:00AM