Find Spot record 2967 - Carved Stone Head from Utkinton

Carved face in low relief on a block of local sandstone found by a JCB whilst excavating a drive, at Utkinton. The dimensions are 17cm high by 13cm wide. The painted face has oval eyes and a moustache. Most probably medieval in date. It belongs to a large group of stone heads from Britain which on stylistic grounds are termed 'Celtic', but which show continuity into the Post Medieval period.

<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Petch. M, 13/12/1990 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Carved face in low relief on a block of local sandstone found by a JCB whilst excavating a drive, at Utkinton. The dimensions are 17cm high by 13cm wide. The painted face has oval eyes and a moustache. Most probably medieval in date. It belongs to a large group of stone heads from Britain which on stylistic grounds are termed 'Celtic', but which show continuity into the Post Medieval period.

<2> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, No. 10 p.100 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.