Monument record MDO11 - Abbotsbury Abbey; precinct boundary bank
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Summary
An earthwork bank and ditch continuing the line southwards of a N-S aligned wall, partly built of ashlar and though to mark the eastern boundary of the abbey precinct. The bank returns to the west at its southern end to the south of the abbey tithe barn.
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Full Description
An earthwork bank and ditch continuing the line southwards of a N-S aligned wall, partly built of ashlar and thought to mark the eastern boundary of the abbey precinct. The bank returns to the west at its southern end to the south of the abbey tithe barn.
The western boundary of the abbey precinct is thought to be represented by a rubble wall on the east side of Chapel Lane and Rope Walk. <1>
At some point the earthwork bank and ditch were observed in the field by Laurence Keen and Mark Simons of Dorset County Council. <2>
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5793 8505 (26m by 90m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 001 003 K
Record last edited
Oct 16 2018 12:02PM
