Find Spot record 618 - Prehistoric Arrowhead

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Summary

In 1973 a worked flint and a barbed and tanged flint arrowhead was found near the Spittle Brook.

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Full Description

<1> Council for British Archaeology, Various, CBA Group 5 Archaeological Newsletter, No.22 p.9 (Newsletter). SCH547.

A barbed and tanged flint arrowhead found in May, 1973 at SJ 636894, but since there is a rubbish tip here, the find-spot is doubtful. Six months before, another worked flint was found within 20 metres of this spot.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68 NW 73 (Index). SCH2487.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Newsletter: Council for British Archaeology. Various. CBA Group 5 Archaeological Newsletter. No.22 p.9. [Mapped feature: #42657 No.22 p.9]
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ68 NW 73.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 63 89 (point)
Map sheet SJ68NW
Civil Parish WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON
Historic Township/Parish/County WOOLSTON WITH MARTIN'S CROFT, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE

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Record last edited

Oct 21 2022 3:01PM