Find Spot record 486 - Unnamed findspot in Stockton Heath Parish

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Summary

Neolithic flint axe, with pointed butt, found at Stockton Heath .

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Full Description

Neolithic flint axe, with pointed butt, found at Stockton Heath (1). Axe of grey flint with a partly polished cutting edge & measures 4 1/8ins long, 1 1/2ins wide at the cutting edge & 5/8th inch thick.Sited at SJ 61628622 but no proof for this siting (2).


<1> Varley, W. J. & Jackson, J. W., 1940, Prehistoric Cheshire, /27/no.7 (Book). SCH2692.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68NW50/1960 (Index). SCH2487.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Varley, W. J. & Jackson, J. W.. 1940. Prehistoric Cheshire. /27/no.7.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ68NW50/1960.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 6 8 (point) Possible Position
Map sheet SJ68NW
Civil Parish STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON
Historic Township/Parish/County APPLETON, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Dec 30 2024 12:24PM