Monument record 2974 - Carved Stone Head on Bosley Cloud.
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Summary
Carved stone face cut into a rock outcrop. Stylised eyes nose and mouth depicted, deeply incised into the stone. 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 face cut into a rock outcrop on the summit of the plateau called ‘the Cloud’. Approximately 6 inches square, with stylised eyes nose and mouth depicted, deeply incised into the stone. Unusually, the facial features are not bounded (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.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <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 90 63 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ96SW |
| Civil Parish | CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BUGLAWTON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 28 2021 11:25AM