EWX2289 - Quaker Burial Grounds in Dorset; topographic survey 1994
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Location
Grid reference | Centred ST 552 046 (17188m by 24534m) (3 map features) |
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Map sheet | ST50SE |
Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Bournemouth University
Date
1994
Description
A brief topographical survey of Quaker burial grounds in Dorset carried out by Gwynne Stock for a dissertation for Bournemouth University to meet a number of objectives including ascertaining ownership. A total of nine burial grounds were identified from documentary sources at Bridport (‘old’ and ‘new’ burial grounds), Marnhull, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Weymouth, Poole, Dorchester and Lyme Regis. The first six sites were visited, photographed and measured. Aside form the burial grounds mentioned in this survey, the DCC copy of this report has a hand-written note stating there may be a Quaker burial Ground at Hawkchurch no grid reference is given.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8616 Unpublished document: Stock, G. 1994. Six Quaker Burial Grounds in Dorset: A Brief Topographical Survey.
Record last edited
Apr 1 2021 11:23AM