Monument record MDO2360 - Quarr Lane, Sherborne; possible civil war burial
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Summary
Many years ago, a burial was uncovered in the quarry north of Quarr lane near a shed . It was reburied nearby. Rumour says “lead bullet in the skull”.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mapped as a point on Quarr Lane, there were at least two quarries with sheds north of this lane.
[ST 63711778] (3) Many years ago a burial was uncovered north of Quarr Lane near a shed. It was reburied nearby. Rumour says it dates to The Civil War and that there was a lead 'bullet' in the skull. (1, 3)
Mr. C.E. BEAN could offer no further information; the site is grass covered. (4)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <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.
- <2> SDO50 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950. 72. 78.
- <3> SDO16337 Map: Bean, C E. Annotated record map Corr 6". March 1954.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 15-JUL-55.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199427.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6353 1778 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Castleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 101 121
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 27
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199427
Record last edited
Nov 25 2022 2:30PM
