Find Spot record MDO7637 - Holme Priory: Inhumations

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A number of skulls were recorded - possibly associated with Holme Priory.

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During October 1971, the removal of a diseased tree root revealed a number of human skulls. A small excavation established the site as part of a Medieval / Post-medieval graveyard probably associated with Holme Priory. (1)

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  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1972. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1971. 93. 161.
  • <2> Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 328.

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Location

Grid reference SY 8981 8601 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY88NE
Civil Parish East Holme; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 009 016 B

Record last edited

Sep 20 2018 4:35PM

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