Monument record MDO6171 - Early medieval cemetery, Walnut Tree Field, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
West-east graves found west of present churchyard boundary.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1992, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1991, 170 (Serial). SDO91.
The Oxford Archaeological Unit carried out exploratory digging in fields west and north of the church (ST950004) between August and November 1991 in advance of the construction of a flood-relief bank by the National Rivers Authority. West-east graves were found west of the present churchyard boundary most appearing to date from the 12th and 13th centuries. Some human bone was found in the earliest medieval contexts.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO91 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1992. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1991. 113. 170.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 950 004 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 021 065 D
Record last edited
Jan 22 2025 3:48PM
