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Find Spot record MDR793 - Stone axe, Sudbury Park

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  • (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

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A fine stone axe "of marlstone or the lower oolite rock" was found in Sudbury Park in 1870. (1) A polished stone axe from Sudbury is in Derby Museum, ref 140-51. (2) Derby Museum was consulted but no further information was obtained. (3) It is not known whether the axe in Derby is that found in the Park in 1870.

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  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Redfern, F. 1886. History of Uttoxeter. p 44.
  • <3> Personal Observation: F1 FDC 28-AUG-66.

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Grid reference SK 16 33 (point) (Approximate)
Civil Parish SUDBURY, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Aug 7 2020 2:21PM

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