Monument record MDO2420 - Saw Pit visible on 1st edition OS map, Hospital Lane, Sherborne
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Summary
A saw pit is visible at the rear of the Yeatman Hopsital, Hospital Lane, on the 1886 1st edition OS 1:500 map, and on the revised 1901 2nd edition 1:2500 map. The site had developed as a hospital extension by 1963.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
AC Archaeology conducted an archaeological desk based assessment in 1997 of land to the rear of Greenhill House in advance of a proposed extension to Sherborne School.
A study of historical maps revealed that A saw pit is visible at the rear of the Yeatman Hopsital, Hospital Lane, on the 1886 1st edition OS 1:500 map, and on the revised 1901 2nd edition 1:2500 map. The site had developed as a hospital extension by 1963. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10379 Unpublished document: Cox, P W and Chandler, J. 1997. A preliminary archaeological assessment of the proposed development of land at Greenhill House, Sherborne, Dorset.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6364 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: 1 101 171
Record last edited
Apr 3 2021 3:06PM