Monument record MDO2358 - Messrs Sawtells, Yeovil Road, Sherborne; Probable Civil War burials

[ST 63111680] (1) "When Messrs Sawtells Ltd. extension was erected in 1930, human remains were found, 'some with buttons'. Later more were discovered in the north hedge near the cooling tanks for the gas engine, when the Gas Co. was laying a new service pipe to the works." (N.G. Ref ST 63121680) (2). (1-2)

The site is covered by modern building constructions. <3>

[ST 63111682] I know nothing about the burials but the minor extensions and water tanks referred to are as pointed out. <3.1>

<1> Bean, C E, 1950, Archaeological discoveries in Sherborne and District; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 78 (Article in serial). SDO10284.

’When Messrs. Sawtells Ltd. [Yeovil Road (ST 63121680),] Extension was erected in 1930, human remains were found, “some with buttons”. Later more were discovered in the north hedge near the cooling tanks for the gas engine, when the Gas Co. was laying a new service pipe to the works.'

<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1951, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950, 78 (Serial). SDO50.

<2> Bean, C E, Annotated record map Corr 6" (Map). SDO16337.

<3> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 06-JUL-55 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.

<3.1> Stead, Mr, 1955, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: Mr Stead 6.7.55. Manager of Sawtells (Verbal communication). SDO17981.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 199404 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Record last edited

May 9 2022 3:45PM