Monument record MDO1583 - Quaker Burial Ground, Stile Lane, Lyme Regis
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Summary
Former Quaker Burial Ground in Stile Lane, off Pound Street, Lyme Regis. The cemetery had become disused by the early 19th century.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Quaker Burial Ground in Pound Street Lyme Regis noted, but not investigated during Stock's research into Dorset Quaker Burial Grounds. (1)
The cemetery was actually in Stile Lane off Pound Street, just to the west of Stile House. Its position is marked on an 1841 map reproduced by Wanklyn (2). It was enclosed by a high wall and had become disused by the early 19th century (3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX8616 Unpublished document: Stock, G. 1994. Six Quaker Burial Grounds in Dorset: A Brief Topographical Survey.
- <2> SDO10763 Monograph: Wanklyn, C.. 1927. Lyme Regis A Retrospect.
- <3> SWX1186 Monograph: Roberts, G. 1834. The History and Antiquities of the Borough of Lyme Regis and Charmouth. 222.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 3386 9204 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SW |
| Civil Parish | Lyme Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 068 049
Record last edited
Jan 21 2022 10:52AM
