Find Spot record MDO22480 - Medieval Alabaster carved panel depicting burial of St Catherine, 50 High Street, Shaftesbury

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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]

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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> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1928. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1927-1928. 49. 111.
  • <2> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1930. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1929. 51. 71.
  • <3> 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

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO22480

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Mar 24 2010 6:38AM

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