Monument record MDO19505 - Human burial discovered at the west end of Sherborne Abbey
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Summary
A human burial was dug up by workmen about 1885 at the west end of Sherborne Abbey.
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Full Description
A human burial was dug up about 1885 at the west end of Sherborne Abbey. 'The workmen lightheartedly distributed the contents to Shirburnian bystanders as genuine relics of St. Aldhelm. Their claim can hardly be substantiated, but next day the bones were hastily collected by authority throughout the school.' (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10232 Monograph: Gourlay, A B. 1951. A history of Sherborne School. p.4, footnote 4.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 63779 16484 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 30 2007 10:21AM