Monument record MDO2358 - Messrs Sawtells, Yeovil Road, Sherborne; Probable Civil War burials
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Summary
A number of probable civil war burials were discovered during the construction of Messrs Sawtells, Yeovil Road, Sherborne.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
[ST 63111680] (1) "When Messrs Sawtells Ltd. extension was erected in 1930, human remains were found, 'some with buttons'. Later more were discovered in the north hedge near the cooling tanks for the gas engine, when the Gas Co. was laying a new service pipe to the works." (N.G. Ref ST 63121680) (2). (1-2)
The site is covered by modern building constructions. <3>
[ST 63111682] I know nothing about the burials but the minor extensions and water tanks referred to are as pointed out. <3.1>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO10284 Article in serial: Bean, C E. 1950. Archaeological discoveries in Sherborne and District; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 72. 78.
- <1> SDO50 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950. 72. 78.
- <2> SDO16337 Map: Bean, C E. Annotated record map Corr 6".
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 06-JUL-55.
- <3.1> SDO17981 Verbal communication: Stead, Mr. 1955. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: Mr Stead 6.7.55. Manager of Sawtells.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199404.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6312 1680 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 101 119
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 20
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199404
Record last edited
May 9 2022 3:45PM