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Callaly Mill stone axe (Whittingham and Callaly)

A stone celt, probably of felstone, dug up at Callaley Mill a short time ago by a mason who was repairing the bridge and washing pool, was was exhibited by Major Browne, of Callaley Castle. It is 3-3/4 inches long, 2-1/8 inches across the wide end and 1/2 inches at the narrow end. (1)

NU 05361097: sited to 'washpool' on OS 6 inch (Edition of 1926). Major Browne of Callaly Castle stated that the collection of antiquities formerly at Callaly Castle is now at the British Museum. (2)

Additional Reference (3)
N3244
Neolithic (4000BC to 2200BC)
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1957; D A Davies


Source of Reference
Local History of Whittingham and Callaly
Local History of Whittingham and Callaly

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