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Find Spot record MDR2339 - Stone axes, Newburgh Engineering Works, Bradwell

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  • (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

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SK 1748 8144: Bradwell, Two Neolithic polished stone axes, Group VII, Graig Llywyd, were found in November 1955 by Mr L Middleton, of Bradwell, on the surface of a field adjoining and west of Bradwell Brook, 400 yards north of the church. On temporary loan to Sheffield City Museum. Dimensions of one: L 5.6in, breadth 1.7in (butt) and 2.6in (cutting edge); the other: length 7.0in, breadth 1.7in (butt) and 2.7in (cutting edge). (1, 2) Found by Mr J Saxon and given to Mr Middleton. (3)

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Index: Preston, F L. 1956. Transcript Hunter Index, C/51.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Preston, F L. 1956. Corr. 6".
  • <3> Index: HAS, Preston, F L. Transcript Hunter Index. Volume 2.
  • <4> Personal Observation: F1 BHS 22-SEP-65.
  • <5> Index: NDAT. 0388.

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Grid reference SK 1748 8144 (point) (Centre)
Civil Parish BRADWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Jun 22 2015 11:56AM

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