Monument record MWX3453 - Bridport: 'New' Quaker Burial Ground
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Summary
Quaker burial ground, still in use
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'New' burial ground situated behind the Friend's Meeting House on the east side of South Street. 51 headstones extant, north-south axis of graves with head to the south, All stones c. 0.5m wide, 0.5-0.6m high and 0.05m thick with semi-circular tops. Incised inscriptions, some paint filled. Access from South Street via doorways and small courtyards. 1.2m high east wall allowed a view to the river and hills, other walls of generally coursed, squared mortared rubble, ranged in height from 1.8 to 3m and surrounded a pleasant garden situation (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8616 Unpublished document: Stock, G. 1994. Six Quaker Burial Grounds in Dorset: A Brief Topographical Survey.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4667 9257 (10m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 158
Record last edited
Apr 3 2021 3:04PM