EDO5309 - Discovery of a ceramic tiled floor, Cerne Abbey, Cerne Abbas; casual observation before 1873
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 66645 01402 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Not recorded.
Date
before 1873
Description
'The South Transept of Cerne Abbey church is supposed to have stood near the centre of the present churchyard, where fragments of monuments etc have frequently been found. A few yards from this in the NE corner of the churchyard, between the site of the conventual church and St. Augustine's well, is a pavement of fine glazed figured tiles, now covered with turf, probably the floor of the lady's or some other chapel at the east end of the church.' [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10245 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1873. The history and antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 4. 3rd edition. IV. 27.
Record last edited
Apr 9 2025 9:55AM