Stone axe (Denwick)
Smooth stone axe found in 1862 by Mr G Armstrong, one foot below the surface, while cutting through a hill on the south side of the Alnwick-Denwick road, nearly opposite to the spot on which the old Denwick cross stands. (White Cross at NU 19911416). It is somewhat broken at the ends, but when perfect would be 7 inches in length, 2 inches wide at one end, and 1 inch at the other. (1)
NU 19971417. The possible find spot of this stone axe, as indicated by Tate, would be approximately 50m east of the White Cross where a slight eminence still remains on the south side of the road. Present whereabouts of axe unknown. (2)
Additional Reference (3)
NU 19971417. The possible find spot of this stone axe, as indicated by Tate, would be approximately 50m east of the White Cross where a slight eminence still remains on the south side of the road. Present whereabouts of axe unknown. (2)
Additional Reference (3)
N4492
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1955; J H Ostridge
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