Monument record 2985 - Carved Face on Bridge.
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Summary
A crudely carved face can be found on ‘Keyblock’ Bridge, Lyme Handley. It is a Celtic looking face with a date of 1844 accompanying it. It appears to 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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Full Description
A crudely carved face can be found on ‘Keyblock’ Bridge, Lyme Handley. It is a Celtic looking face with a date of 1844 accompanying it (1). It appears to 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, 1991. (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. The Manchester Museum, Petch. M, 1991..
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 962 845 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SE |
| Civil Parish | LYME HANDLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LYME HANDLEY, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 11:41AM