Monument record 41/1/1 - Quakers Graves, Burton
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Summary
An area of land was enclosed in 1938 to form a memorial to early Quakers in general. A plaque on the wall states that the site has been known as the Quakers Graves since the mid 17th century. These were deliberate burials outside consecrated ground.
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Full Description
Quakers Graves, Burton - railed off slabbed area 4m by 1.5m. Plaque onwall behind states that the site has been known as the Quakers Graves since the mid 17th century. The area was enclosed in 1938 to form a memorial to early Quakers in general (1) They were deliberate burials outside consecrated ground - died in excommunication (2).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ37SW13 (Index). SCH2487.
<2> PH Booth, 1984, Burton in Wirral, A History (Monograph). SCH3867.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 315 743 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37SW |
| Civil Parish | ELLESMERE PORT NON-PARISH AREA, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BURTON, BURTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 11 2002 11:09AM