Find Spot record MDO22480 - Medieval Alabaster carved panel depicting burial of St Catherine, 50 High Street, Shaftesbury
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Summary
A 13th century alabaster carving depicting the burial of St Catherine was discovered buried in some plaster in a recess over a fireplace at 50 High Street during 1922. The panel probably originally formed part of a retable of the passion of St Catherine which generally consisted of five scenes, in Shaftesbury Abbey church. It was moved to St Peter's Church after its rediscovery and then to Shaftesbury museum.[1][2][3]
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A 13th century alabaster carving depicting the burial of St Catherine was discovered buried in some plaster in a recess over a fireplace at 50 High Street during 1922. The panel probably originally formed part of a retable of the passion of St Catherine which generally consisted of five scenes, in Shaftesbury Abbey church. It was moved to St Peter's Church after its rediscovery and then to Shaftesbury museum.[1][2][3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO31 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1928. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1927-1928. 49. 111.
- <2> SDO33 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1930. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1929. 51. 71.
- <3> SDO11556 Monograph: Innes, B. 1992. Shaftesbury an Illustrated History. 98.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8640 2302 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO22480
Record last edited
Mar 24 2010 6:38AM