Find Spot record 530 - Neolithic pebble hammer

A Pebble-Hammer, with hour glass perforation, found at Millcliffe, Appleton (1). Pebble-hammer made from a fine grey grit and is ovoid in shape, measuring 3.3/8 ins x 2.15/16 ins x 1.1/2 ins. The hour glass perforation measures 3/ 4 ins x 5/6 ins. The implement was donated by Lt Col B Fairclough in 1921. No preuse siting information (2). Ref 3 gives grid ref SJ 615 848 (3).

<1> Varley, W. J. & Jackson, J. W., 1940, Prehistoric Cheshire, /32 (Book). SCH2692.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68SW6/1960 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Grealey S, 1976, The Archaeology of Warrington's Past, /82 No.10 (Book). SCH3046.

<4> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/87 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<5> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.269 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.