Monument record MWX974 - Inhumation burials, St James's Close, Poole
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Summary
Observation of a pipeline along St James's Close revealed the remains of four adult inhumations and one infant. These burials were not properly recorded and their orientation and location are not precisely known. It is likely they are part of the medieval cemetery attached to St James's Church immediately to the south.
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Full Description
Excavations within St James Close, north of the church, produced ceramic evidence for continuous occupation since the 13th century, with structural evidence for two phases of Medieval occupation. A watching brief within this area also located several inhumations which may be part of the Medieval churchyard. <1>
SZ 00829046: Excavations carried out north of St James' Church in 1973 produced pottery and food refuse dating from the 13th century until the 18th century. It is thought, due to the close proximity to the church, that this site may represent a priests' house or oratory. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX3765 Article in serial: Dowdell G. 1974. lnterim Note on Archaeological Discoveries in Poole, Dorset, 1973-74. Vol 96. p63.
- <2> SWX3766 Monograph: Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis. 1992. Excavations in Poole 1973-1983. Vol 10. p20-21.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888460.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0082 9045 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SW 65
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888460
Record last edited
Mar 2 2022 3:45PM
