EDO6645 - Abbey House, Park Walk, Shaftesbury; excavation 2016
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 86105 22893 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
AC archaeology
Date
2016
Description
Archaeological monitoring and excavation by AC archaeology in 2016 during refurbishment of the house, including lowering of the cellar floor, revealed substantial wall foundations relating to the west end of the abbey church. Several in situ and disturbed burials were recorded north of the nave wall.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO16469 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 2018. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 2017. 139.
- ---XY SDO16470 Article in serial: Cox, P W and Jones, P. 2018. 'The west end of Shaftesbury Abbey church; archaeological investigations at Abbey House, Shaftesbury' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. [Mapped feature: #8100 ]
Record last edited
May 19 2020 9:50AM