Listed Building record MDO19878 - Sherborne School, Abbey Road, Sherborne; ball court
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Summary
Evidence for a ball court at Sherborne School immediately north of the Abbey Church was recovered during excavations to the north of The Slype during 1974-6. 18th and 19th century walls were excavated which correspond with those shoown on maps as marking the ball court. This space is marked on a map dated 1851.
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Full Description
Evidence for a ball court at Sherborne School immediately north of the Abbey Church was recovered during excavations to the north of The Slype during 1974-6. The records of this excavation have been published in PDNHAS monograph 16 (1).
18th and 19th century walls were excavated which correspond with those shown on maps as marking the ball court. This space is marked on a map dated 1851. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10263 Monograph: Keen, L and Ellis, P. 2005. Sherborne Abbey and School. 16.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 63796 16517 (23m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 48
- Scheduled Monument DO 797: Sherborne Abbey, remains of
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Record last edited
Oct 29 2014 12:39PM