Monument record MDO4300 - Burials at Thornton Down, Marnhull
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Summary
The Rev H Place (incumbent from 1778 to his death in 1828) reported that a large number of human remains were found when quarrying for road materials. The burials were regularly placed in an east west direction.
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Full Description
The Rev H Place (local incumbent from 1778 until his death in 1828) reported that at Thornton Down (ST 787 187). Large quantities of human bones were found when quarries were dug for road material. The inhumations were generally 5 to 6 feet beneath the surface, extended in an east to west direction, and placed in regular close ranks. <1>
According to Mr. Guy, the owner of Thornton Down, it comprises the two fields to the south and east of the New Inn. He said that quarrying had only taken place in the small field south of the Inn and that he had never heard of any finds of archaeological interest being found there.
The field centred at ST 787 187 has been quarried out and the interior is under grass. No finds of archaeological interest were made in the quarry face which coincides with the field boundary. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10245 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1873. The history and antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 4. 3rd edition. IV. 326-7.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 02-AUG-55.
- <2.1> SDO17453 Verbal communication: Guy, R. 1955. Oral: Mr R Guy, Old Mill Lane Marnhull 2.8.55.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202160.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7878 1872 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71NE |
| Civil Parish | Marnhull; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 037 076
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 NE 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202160
Record last edited
Feb 19 2024 12:58PM