Findspot - Neolithic stone axe

Description of this historic site

Findspot - a Neolithic stone axe was found in a field between Bulloak, Bannerhill and Goodrest farms.

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Notes about this historic site

1 Axe (Group VI). Found at Banner Hill Farm. In private possession.
2 Neolithic date agreed.

  • For the sources of these notes, see the
  • Timetrail record
  • produced by the Historic Environment Record.
Locations
Leek Wootton (130)
Subjects
Objects and Finds (2468)
Time periods
Neolithic - 4,000 BC - 2,600 BC (413)
Alternative reference number
MWA3423

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    At Bannerhill was a great, hollow oak tree which, according to legend, had Oliver Cromwell hide in it once.
    Source: “Folklore of Warwickshire” by Roy Palmer

    By Gary Stocker (25/02/2021)

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