Find Spot record 2975 - Carved Stone Offering Table
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Summary
A four headed (also known as fan-headed) sandstone offering table found at Beeston Castle. The carved heads arev possibly part of a tradition of carved heads from Britain which on stylistic grounds are termed 'Celtic' (and therefore possibly Iron age), but which show continuity into the post medieval period.
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Full Description
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Petch. M, 1991, 1986. (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Four headed (also known as fan-headed) sandstone offering table found at Beeston Castle. It has since been bought at a Sotherby’s Sale. Its style is reminisent of the large group of stone heads found in Britain which on stylistic grounds are termed 'Celtic', but which show continuity into the Post Medieval period.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Petch. M, 1991, 1986..
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 5 5 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ55NW |
| Civil Parish | BEESTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BEESTON, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 28 2021 11:25AM