Listed Building record MDO6728 - Weymouth Quaker Burial Ground
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Summary
Boundary walls enclosing former Quaker burial ground. Established on this site in 1713, though some walls of late 18th or 19th century. A roughly rectangular area extending approximately 42m x 27m, with an entrance centrally in the walling to Barrack Road. The area has been cleared of headstones, but a few remain near the North-West boundary of the Ground.
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Full Description
On the north-west side of Barrack Road, to the immediate south-west of Nothe Tavern. Cleared grassed enclosure with several mature trees surrounded by stone and brick walls, entered through a gateway with a flat arch supported by an iron lintel. A small brick and stone pediment stands on top bearing the words Friends Burial Ground. Presence of former gates indicated by hinges on both jambs. The only extant memorial stones had been placed against the north-west wall, small semi circular form dated 1821 and more elaborate examples from the early 19th century. A kink in the north-west wall along with a ground level change suggests former boundary. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 336.
- <2> SWX8616 Unpublished document: Stock, G. 1994. Six Quaker Burial Grounds in Dorset: A Brief Topographical Survey.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1486743.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68223 78617 (45m by 49m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
- Listed Building (II) 1313420: FRIENDS BURIAL GROUND BOUNDARY WALL
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 007
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 245
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1486743
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Weymouth 7
Record last edited
Dec 12 2022 3:37PM