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)
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> Unpublished document: Stock, G. 1994. Six Quaker Burial Grounds in Dorset: A Brief Topographical Survey.

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Apr 1 2021 11:23AM

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