Monument record MDO608 - St Catherine's Chapel, Burton Bradstock
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Summary
Probable site of a medieval chapel to St Catherine. The place name St Catherine's Cross survives.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
There was a chapel at Burton Bradstock dedicated to Saint Catherine, to which belonged the tithes of Down Farm. Simon Bowring possessed it in 1650. <1>
According to the Rev Dittmer, the position of the chapel was not shown on any plans, but it seemed likely to have been in the area of Saint Catherine's Cross, a mile north of the village. No trace of it could be found during field investigation. <2>
There was a chapel of Saint Catherine at Catherine's Cross, north of Burton Bradstock, one of serveral in the area dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 280.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 22-APR-55.
- <2.1> SWX8339 Verbal communication: Dittmer, Rev A R. 1955. Oral: Rev A R Dittmer (Rector of Burton Bradstock), The Rectory. 21.4.55.
- <3> SDO68 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1969. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1968. 90. 261.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450193.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 496 907 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Burton Bradstock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 022 043
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 40
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450193
Record last edited
Apr 30 2023 9:06AM