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Find Spot record MDR2257 - Polished axe, Cave Dale, Castleton

Type and Period (1)

  • (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

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  • None recorded

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A Neolithic stone axe recovered from scree below either Cave Dale Cave (SMR 3307) or Creep Hole (SMR 3308), possibly around 1875. This may be the implement accessioned in Sheffield City Museum as J.93.16. (1-4)

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Index: OS. SK 18 SW 12. SK 18 SW 12.
  • <2> Index: NDAT. 0578.
  • <3> Index: NDAT. 0581.
  • <4> Index: Preston, F L. 1956. Transcript Hunter Index. No.2, F/88. Index 7.

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Grid reference SK 1500 8262 (point) (Centre)
Civil Parish CASTLETON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE

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Jan 11 2016 12:13PM

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