Listed Building record MDO12267 - Wall surrounding former Quaker Burial Ground, South Street, Bridport
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Summary
Stone rubble walls of probable late 17th century date around former Friends Burial Ground.
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Full Description
The burial ground was established about 1695 and the walls probably date from this time. Stone rubble construction with stone coping ramped upwards to a higher corner in NE. A blocked entrance in the east end of the north wall is said to be 20th century in date (1). A stone inscribed 'FRIENDS BURIAL GROUND' (the remainder of the inscription illegible) built into south end of east wall (1).
The incurving walls on south street with their gate piers are later.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8616 Unpublished document: Stock, G. 1994. Six Quaker Burial Grounds in Dorset: A Brief Topographical Survey. 2.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46622 92377 (21m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 157
Record last edited
Jun 3 2008 8:20AM