Find Spot record 2969 - Carved Stone Head from Higher Hurdsfield
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Summary
A stone head found in a rockery in a garden of a house in Higher Hurdsfield, Macclesfield. It is 8" high. 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.
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Full Description
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Letter, 1991 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Stone head found in garden of a Victorian House in Higher Hurdsfield, Macclesfield. 8" high x 6" wide, it was found buried in a rockery believed to be 30 years old at the time it was dismantled in 1991.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Letter, 1991.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 931 744 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97SW |
| Civil Parish | HIGHER HURDSFIELD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HURDSFIELD, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 28 2021 11:24AM