Find Spot record 2981 - Possible fertility figurine from Lymm Parish
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Summary
Small Figurine found on farmland near Lymm. It is either a fertility figure (phallic potency) or representative of an ailment requiring cure. It is approximately 4cm high and may have been placed in a stream or well with healing properties.
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Full Description
Small Figurine found on farmland near Lymm. It is either a fertility figure (phallic potency) or representative of an ailment requiring cure. It is approximately 4cm high. Possibly placed in a stream or well with healing properties (1). In private possession. The national grid reference given is centred to the civil parish of Lymm.
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, The Manchester Museum, Petch. M, 1990. (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. The Manchester Museum, Petch. M, 1990..
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 6 8 (point) Possible Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NE |
| Civil Parish | LYMM, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LYMM, LYMM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 27 2022 12:11PM