Monument record MDO19308 - Christchurch Priory link building; undated Christian graves
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Summary
A watching brief at Christchurch Priory , Christchurch, during 1985, recorded undated graves at several locations, some being noted by the contractors and reported to the archaeologist (K. Jarvis). The graves were all consistent with Christian burials. Within the limits of observation, no evidence of coffins or stone placings were noted. These burials and other unstratified human bone have been re-interred and the position marked
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K. Jarvis conducted a watching brief at Christchurch Priory, Christchurch, during 1985 during the excavation of foundations for a link building between Priory House and the Priory Church. The results were subsequently published as a short note in PDNHAS volume 107 (1).
The watching brief recorded undated graves at several locations, some being noted by the contractors and reported to the archaeologist (K. Jarvis). The graves were all consistent with Christian burials. Within the limits of observation, no evidence of coffins or stone placings were noted. These burials and other unstratified human bone have been re-interred and the position marked
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10161 Article in serial: Jarvis, K S. 1985. Excavations at Christchurch Priory 1985; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 107.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 16029 92511 (8m by 11m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2012 10:42AM