Monument record MWX830 - Medieval inhumation cemetery, Farm Cottage, Brownsea Island
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Summary
Medieval inhumation cemetery excavated at Farm Cottage on Brownsea Island.
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Full Description
During alterations to Farm Cottage in 1974, human skeletons were discovered and limited excavation undertaken. Further excavation in 1979 revealed 5 skeletons in intercutting graves cut into natural sand, and revealed by a C16th grey sandy layer. A C-14 date of 1170+/-70 was obtained from grave 9 (HAR-3865). The cemetery may be associated with the lost chapel of St Andrew (SZ 08 NW 7). <1-2>
Archaeological monitoring on an adjacent site in 1996 did not reveal any evidence of graves, suggesting that the cemetery did not extent to the west. A single fragment of skull (possibly human) was found, and interpreted as a stray fragment from the cemetery, as there was clear evidence of modern disturbance by various service trenches. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO79 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1981. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1979. 101. 140.
- <2> SWX3342 Article in serial: Jarvis, K S. 1981. Shorter Contributions on Archaeological Topics: A Medieval Cemetery on Brownsea Island. Vol 103. p134-6 Illus..
- <3> SDO87 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1988. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987. 109. 139.
- <4> SWX1390 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1992. Brownsea Island, Dorset. Wessex region. 11.
- <5> SWX8464 Unpublished document: Cottrell, T. 1996. Archaeological Observations During the Excavation of Footing Trenches for an Extension to No. 1, Farm Cottages, Brownsea Island, Dorset (NGR SZ0286 8762).
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888179.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 02860 87610 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 050
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 NW 28
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888179
Record last edited
Sep 15 2023 12:23PM