Find Spot record 2983 - Two Carved Stone Heads

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Summary

Two long-nosed, slit-mouthed stone heads found in a back garden in Widnes (1). They belong 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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Two long-nosed, slit-mouthed stone heads found in a back garden in Widnes (1). They belong 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. M, 1990, 1991. (Written Communication). SCH3756.

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  • <1> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. The Manchester Museum, Petch. M, 1990, 1991..

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Location

Grid reference SJ 516 873 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ58NW
Historic Township/Parish/County WIDNES, PRESCOT, LANCASHIRE
Civil Parish RUNCORN & WIDNES NON PARISH AREA, HALTON

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Record last edited

Sep 28 2021 11:26AM