Source/Archive record SEM8581 - The Parish Church of St George, Dunster, Somerset: A watching brief in the churchyard

Type Report
Title The Parish Church of St George, Dunster, Somerset: A watching brief in the churchyard
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2018
Prospect Archaeology report DSG 17

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Abstract/Summary

Archaeological monitoring was conducted at the above location during the installation of new services. A probable large undated ditch was exposed in profile towards the southern boundary of the churchyard the location and scale of which allows the possibility that it represents part of the boundary of the medieval monastic complex. Examination of a section of the southern foundation of the nave suggested that the existing structure may have been constructed on a broader footing possibly retained from an earlier building. In the Luttrell Cemetery to the south of the chancel trenching revealed the remains of walls, floors and demolition material associated with at least two post-medieval structures, probably dwellings, that may have stood in some form into the 19th Century.

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Referenced Monuments (9)

  • Dunster Priory (Monument)
  • No 18, Church Street, Dunster (Building)
  • Possible medieval boundary ditch south of St George's Church (Monument)
  • Possible post-medieval building south of St George's Church (Monument)
  • Post-medieval brick lined grave in St George's Churchyard (Building)
  • Post-medieval building northeast of 18, Church Street (Monument)
  • Post-medieval wall northeast of 18, Church Street (Monument)
  • St George's Church, Dunster (Building)
  • St George's Churchyard, Dunster (Building)

Referenced Events (1)

  • 2017: WB - St George's Churchyard (Ref: 6/10/17/101)

Record last edited

Jan 21 2020 3:43PM