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Rare artefacts to be put on public display
RARE prehistoric artefacts are set to return to the area where they were unearthed when they are put on display in Chesham.
A rare Bronze Age pottery bowl, dating from between 2150-1500 BC, and excavated from Stratford's Yard, Chesham, will take pride of place at Chesham Museum.
A polished Neolithic flint axe, circa 2500-2150 BC, from Asheridge, and donated by the pupils of Asheridge School will also be displayed at the new museum in Market Square.
The items, which will be unveiled to the public on Saturday, are being loaned to Chesham Museum by Buckinghamshire County Museum.
Brett Thorn, the keeper of archaeology at the county museum, said: "From our point of view, we're delighted to be able to loan these items to Chesham museum so that the people of the town can see a fascinating, and rare part of their local heritage.
"The axe has not been on display recently, although the bowl was until about six months ago. Whole Bronze Age pots are very rare, this is one of only five such pots from the entire county."
Sue Gordon, who helped to organise the loan after spotting the items at the county museum's resource centre, said: "It's the first time these objects have been put on display in Chesham. I am thrilled to be able to borrow these items It's a landmark in the history of Chesham Museum to be able to do this and I hope it will be the first of several subsequent loans in the future."
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