Monument record MDO609 - St Laurence's Chapel, Burton Bradstock
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Summary
A little north of the church is a deserted chapel, converted into a poor house. This seems to be St Laurence's chapel. Near it is supposed to have been the chapel yard, a place where many human bones have been dug up. In the garden of this poor house are the remains of an ancient cross.
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Full Description
A little N of the church is a deserted chapel, converted into a poor house. This seems to be ST LAURENCES chapel. Near it is supposed to have been the chapel yard, a place where many human bones have been dug up. In the garden of this poor house are the remains of an ancient cross. In 12 ELIZ. the tithes of the chapel were granted inter alia to Humphry MICHEL. <1>
This applies to the site village. No information is obtainable as to the date of erection of the chapel. <2>
The site of this chapel is now a small garden. No remains are visible built into the garden walls, and no cross is to be seen. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <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> SWX1268 Unpublished document: Ordnance Survey. 1901. Ordnance Survey Object Name Book reference revision 1901. 3.
- <2.1> SWX8368 Verbal communication: Harrison, Rev F T. 1901. Oral: Rev F T Harrison, Rector, Burton Bradstock.
- <3> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1903.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 NVQ 22-APR-55.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 449844.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 48720 89570 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY48NE |
| Civil Parish | Burton Bradstock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 022 044
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 48 NE 5
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 449844
Record last edited
Dec 18 2022 3:09PM
