Monument record MDO19469 - Site of civil war skirmish; St Nicholas' Church and Abbey House, Church Street, Abbotsbury
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Summary
Abbotsbury was held by the staunchly royalist Strangway family during the civil war. In November 1644 parliamemtarian forces determined to take it. The skirmish began in St. Nicholas' church. Two bullet holes from that conflict can be seen in the Jacobean canopy above the pulpit. Abbey House was then beseiged and set on fire resulting in an explosion which killed up to 50 Parliamentarians who were looting the house.
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Abbotsbury was held by the staunchly royalist Strangway family during the civil war. In November 1644 parliamemtarian forces determined to take it. The skirmish began in St. Nicholas' church. Two bullet holes from that conflict can still be seen in the Jacobean canopy above the pulpit. Abbey House was then beseiged and set on fire resulting in an explosion which killed up to 50 Parliamentarians who were looting the house.
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- --- SDO9937 Index: National Monuments Record. NMR Monument Record. SY 58 NE 71.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 57799 85175 (80m by 80m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 10 2015 11:43AM