Find Spot record 10638/2 - Possible Medieval Iron Axe, Hydro-Electric Station, River Dee
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Summary
An iron axehead was found in the bed of the River Dee while workers were preparing foundations for the hydro-electric station in 1913.
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Full Description
An iron axehead was found in the bed of the River Dee while workers were preparing foundations for the hydro-electric station in 1913 (1). The object weighs 2.5 lbs. and the blade expands from 6 to 13.5cm, the edge is curved and bevelled on both sides. The shaft hole is rectangular, and extends below the junction of the blade. It is possibly of medieval date (1).
<1> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1948, Records of Archaeological Finds VI, Newstead R 1946 36/160-161 (Article in Journal). SCH5761.
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- <1> SCH5761 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1948. Records of Archaeological Finds VI. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 36, Part 2. Newstead R 1946 36/160-161.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 406 657 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 8 2024 5:59PM