MEM25181 - St Mary's Churchyard, Brompton Regis (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
The site is labelled "Grave Yard" on the 25 inch 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1] The graveyard has been in use since medieval times. [2] An archaeological watching brief was required during drainage works undertaken in conjunction with the construction of toilet facilities and the erection of a Tea Bar within the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. No archaeological features were observed or recorded during the drainage excavations and only a limited number of unmarked burials were identified adjacent to the church. [3] Works to form new drainage to the south and west of the tower were monitored by Prospect Archaeology in 2019. Several burials were seen that predated the 13th Century tower foundations and a feature that may represent a component of an earlier church was also noted below the southwest corner of the current nave. [4] A drawing of the church was made by WW Wheatley in 1849. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <2> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. M Aston, Somerset County Council, 29 November 1976.
- <3> SEM7535 Report: Broomhead, R.A.. 2010. Brompton Regis, Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary: An Archaeological Watching Brief.
- <4> SEM340778 Report: Brigers, J.L.. 2019. The Parish Church of St Mary, Brompton Regis, Somerset: The results of an archaeological watching brief.
- <5> SEM341075 Artwork: Wheatley, W.W.. 1849. Illustrations of Brompton Regis: Page 1. Watercolour. Drawing.
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Other Statuses/References
- Church Heritage Record ID: 601453
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10815
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11089
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 31350
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33386
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9513 3148 (99m by 83m) |
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Map sheet | SS93SE |
Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
May 4 2022 12:22PM
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