Find Spot record 2835 - Flint Scraper

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Summary

A flint scraper dating from the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Found in ploughed soil at Railway Farm.

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Full Description

<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, S Penney 1997 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Flint scraper. A blade fragment with retouch along both sides. Brown flint with grey patches. L 2.3cm, W 1.7cm. Neolithic/Bronze Age. Found in ploughed soil at Railway Farm. Donated to Cheshire Museums Service.

<2> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL238 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

Neolithic or Bronze Age blade fragment with retouch along both sides. Brown flint with grey patches. Length: 23 mm. Width: 17 mm. Preservation: Good. Date found: 01 October 1997.

<3> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL238 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. S Penney 1997.
  • <2>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL238. [Mapped feature: #43238 ]
  • <3> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL238.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 722 584 (point)
Map sheet SJ75NW
Civil Parish MOSTON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County ELTON, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 28 2024 5:04PM