Monument record MDO2385 - St Swithins Road and North Road, Newland, Sherborne; inhumation burials
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Summary
Burials are reported to have been found when St Swithin's Road and North Road were constructed, cutting through the 'island' formed by the junction of Newland, Hound Street and Newland Garden.
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Full Description
C E Bean reported that 'Burials are reported to have been found when St. Swithin's Road and North Road were constructed…' cutting through the 'island' formed by the junction of Newland, Hound Street and Newland Garden. {1}
These burials probably form part of a graveyard that may be associated with a putative church of St Swithin.
<1> Bean, C E, 1955, Remains of old road metal and other discoveries in Sherborne; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 145 (Article in serial). SDO10247.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10247 Article in serial: Bean, C E. 1955. Remains of old road metal and other discoveries in Sherborne; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 77. 145.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6408 1684 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 101 147
Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 1:09PM
