Monument record MDO2334 - Medieval stone coffin lid, Sandford Orcas

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Summary

A stone coffin lid of late 13th or early 145th-century date stood for a long time against the wall in the north-east corner of the churchyard. It is now inside the church.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1935, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1934, 132-134 (Serial). SDO37.

<2> Cooper, Giles, Personal communication, Parish Ancient Monuments Liaison Officer, 6 December 1989 (Verbal communication). SDO20698.

Now within church, leaning against the wall under the tower.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1935. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1934. 56. 132-134.
  • <2> Verbal communication: Cooper, Giles. Personal communication, Parish Ancient Monuments Liaison Officer. 6 December 1989.

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Location

Grid reference ST 622 211 (point)
Map sheet ST62SW
Civil Parish Sandford Orcas; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 099 015

Record last edited

Aug 22 2024 2:50PM

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