Monument record MDO1583 - Quaker Burial Ground, Stile Lane, Lyme Regis

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Summary

Former Quaker Burial Ground in Stile Lane, off Pound Street, Lyme Regis. The cemetery had become disused by the early 19th century.

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Full Description

Quaker Burial Ground in Pound Street Lyme Regis noted, but not investigated during Stock's research into Dorset Quaker Burial Grounds. (1)

The cemetery was actually in Stile Lane off Pound Street, just to the west of Stile House. Its position is marked on an 1841 map reproduced by Wanklyn (2). It was enclosed by a high wall and had become disused by the early 19th century (3).


<1> Stock, G, 1994, Six Quaker Burial Grounds in Dorset: A Brief Topographical Survey (Unpublished document). SWX8616.

<2> Wanklyn, C., 1927, Lyme Regis A Retrospect (Monograph). SDO10763.

<3> Roberts, G, 1834, The History and Antiquities of the Borough of Lyme Regis and Charmouth, 222 (Monograph). SWX1186.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Stock, G. 1994. Six Quaker Burial Grounds in Dorset: A Brief Topographical Survey.
  • <2> Monograph: Wanklyn, C.. 1927. Lyme Regis A Retrospect.
  • <3> Monograph: Roberts, G. 1834. The History and Antiquities of the Borough of Lyme Regis and Charmouth. 222.

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Location

Grid reference SY 3386 9204 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY39SW
Civil Parish Lyme Regis; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 068 049

Record last edited

Aug 23 2024 11:38AM

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