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HER Number:MDV44446
Name:Cemetery at Kerswell Priory, Broadhembury

Summary

The location of the priory cemetery is unknown but a site to the east or north-east of the farmhouse seems most likely.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 074 064
Map Sheet:ST00NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBroadhembury
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBROADHEMBURY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: ST00NE/5/17

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CEMETERY (Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Oliver, G., 1846, Monasticon Diocesis Exoniensis, 312 (Monograph). SDV57424.

Weddell, P. J., 1991, An Archaeological Assessment of Kerswell Priory, Broadhembury, 6, Fig. 4 (Report - Assessment). SDV340329.

The location of the priory cemetery is unknown although Oliver refers to human bones being frequently dug up. A site to the east or north-east of the farmhouse would seem most likely.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV340329Report - Assessment: Weddell, P. J.. 1991. An Archaeological Assessment of Kerswell Priory, Broadhembury. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Field Investigation. 91.41. A4 Stapled + Digital. 6, Fig. 4. [Mapped feature: #26660 ]
SDV57424Monograph: Oliver, G.. 1846. Monasticon Diocesis Exoniensis. Monasticon Diocesis Exoniensis. Unknown. 312.

Associated Monuments

MDV1424Parent of: Kerswell Priory, Broadhembury (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 17 2025 5:28PM