Meteorite
Category
Natural History / Geology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Meteorite
Measurements
50 mm (H)55 mm (W)
Collection
Tatton Park, Cheshire
NT 1303857
Summary
Reputed to be a roughly spherical meteorite which fell near Rostherne Manor in 1877. Part of Lord Egerton's collection of ethnographic objects once displayed in the Tenants' Hall.
Marks and inscriptions
Associated label. METEORITE. FELL NEAR ROSTHERNE MANOR IN 1877. This meteorite was seen by W.T. and Miss Pownall of Yarwood Heath Farm to fall in the field just outsdie the front gate of Rostherne Manor, and was dug up by W.T. Pownall from 16 inches under the ground. This was in 1877. Given to E of T by Miss Pownall, Dec.1. 1945.