Monument record MDO43777 - Saltpetre works, Sherborne
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Summary
Early seventeenth saltpetre Works in Sherborne, recorded from documentary source as being in existence in 1635. The exact location of this site is unknown.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ST 63 16. A saltpetre Works was recorded in Sherborne in 1635. Its exact site is unknown. <1> <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO63 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1964. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1963. 85. 158-163.
- <2> SDO16942 Monograph: Cocroft, Wayne D. 2000. Dangerous Energy. The archaeology of gunpowder and military explosives manufacture.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1074342. [Mapped feature: #632992 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 63 16 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 122
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1074342
Record last edited
May 17 2022 12:16PM