Find Spot record 450 - Find of Human Skulls, Arpley Meadows
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<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, Vol 10, p.105, Madeley C, 1894 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
Several human skulls found during construction work on the New River Diversion across Arpley Meadows in 1893.One skull preserved.Find spot shown on a plan & described 'Human skull of Celtic type found 18 September 1883 in possession of Mr May
<2> Armstrong A L, 1933, Proceedings of the Warrington Literary & Philosophical Society, 1894 (Book). SCH2739.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68NW37, 1960 (Index). SCH2487.
Warrington Museum acquired the bulk of Mr May's collection upon his death, but skull not located
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, No.281 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. Vol 10, p.105, Madeley C, 1894.
- <2> SCH2739 Book: Armstrong A L. 1933. Proceedings of the Warrington Literary & Philosophical Society. 1894.
- <3> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ68NW37, 1960.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. No.281.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 602 865 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NW |
| Civil Parish | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 23 2023 2:31PM