Find Spot record 2973 - Carved Stone Head from Knutsford
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Summary
Carved stone head with bulging lentoid eyes and a protruding tongue. 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
Carved Stone Head found in Knutsford, Macclesfield. It has bulging lentoid eyes and a protruding tongue. It appears to be a corbel and is now privately owned (1). 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, The Manchester Museum, Petch. N, 19/6/1991. (Written Communication). SCH3756.
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- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. The Manchester Museum, Petch. N, 19/6/1991..
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 749 787 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ77NW |
| Civil Parish | KNUTSFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NETHER KNUTSFORD (INFERIOR), KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 18 2024 1:41PM