Find Spot record 2264 - Neolithic polished stone axe

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Summary

A Neolithic polished stone axe made of a smooth fine-grained whitish rock and is undamaged apart from a few chips and surface scratches.

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<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Leigh A 1989 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

Neolithic polished stone axe. Made of a smooth fine-grained whitish rock and is undamaged apart from a few chips and surface scratches. Found at a depth of three to four feet, whilst using a JCB excavator to dig a pit for a septic tank in Thelwall. The find was reported to Warrington Museum straight away, on the 8th November 1989. The axe is 198mm long; 59mm wide and 39mm thick. The find spot was inspected by the Curator of Warrington Museum and the County Archaeologist

<2> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Cowell R, 1990 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Leigh A 1989. [Mapped feature: #43003 Leigh A 1989]
  • <2> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Cowell R, 1990.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 656 875 (point)
Map sheet SJ68NE
Civil Parish GRAPPENHALL AND THELWALL, WARRINGTON
Historic Township/Parish/County THELWALL, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 18 2023 4:04PM