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Find Spot record MDR6401 - Polished stone axe, Castlehill, Whitwell

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  • (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

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A polished greenstone axe was found by Mr. J. Freer of Castlehill Farm in February, 1965. Mr. Freer indicated the find site as approx. SK 5052 7827. The axe is now in the possession of Mr. White of Steetley. (1) Neolithic Goup VI (Great Langdale) polished stone axe from Castlehill, Whitwell. In Worksop Museum. (2)

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  • <1> Personal Observation: F1 JB 09-NOV-65.
  • <2> Article in serial: Moore, C N and Cummins, W A. 1974. 'Petrological Identification of Stone Implements from Derbyshire and Leicestershire', Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. Volume 40, pp 59-78. p69.

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Grid reference Centred SK 5052 7827 (10m by 10m) (Centre)
Civil Parish WHITWELL, BOLSOVER, DERBYSHIRE

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Jun 12 2017 4:39PM

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