Find Spot record 2366 - Prehistoric findspot in Aston-by-Sutton
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Summary
A finely retouched leaf shaped arrowhead, made from a flake of whitish grey flint. The retouch extends along the base of the arrowhead on one side of the flake. The arrowhead was recovered from the subsoil during work on the North Western Ethylene Pipeline Project.
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Full Description
A finely retouched leaf shaped arrowhead, 21mm long & 14mm wide worked to produce a distinct point from a flake of whitish grey flint. The retouch extends along the base of the arrowhead on one side of the flake. The arrowhead was recovered from the subsoil during work on the North Western Ethylene Pipeline Project.(1)
<1> Maynard D, 1993, North-western ethylene pipeline English Section: Archaeological Studies 1988-1993. Gazeteer of Archaeological Sites: Volume 4, Cheshire (Client Report). SCH2253.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2253 Client Report: Maynard D. 1993. North-western ethylene pipeline English Section: Archaeological Studies 1988-1993. Gazeteer of Archaeological Sites: Volume 4, Cheshire. R2113. S0115. N/A.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 557 787 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57NE |
| Civil Parish | ASTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ASTON BY SUTTON, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 9:26AM