Monument record 758/1/2 - Monk's Cemetery, Vale Royal Abbey
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Full Description
Evidence of the Monk's Cemetery was found in the angle of the choir and north transept during Pendleton's excavations (1). Further burials were found within the church Thompson though some may have originally been outside, before the east end of 1359 was added (2).
<1> Pendleton B, 1912, Notes on the Cistercian Abbey of Vale Royal (Monograph). SCH2287.
<2> Society of Antiquities London, 1921-2014, The Antiquaries Journal, 42/ Thompson F H 1962 (Journal/Periodical). SCH284.
<3> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description), SAM 30398 1999 (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.
<3> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), SAM 30398 1999 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH2287 Monograph: Pendleton B. 1912. Notes on the Cistercian Abbey of Vale Royal.
- <2> SCH284 Journal/Periodical: Society of Antiquities London. 1921-2014. The Antiquaries Journal. 1-93. 42/ Thompson F H 1962.
- <3> SCH2950 Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment). SAM 30398 1999.
- <3> SCH4606 Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description). SAM 30398 1999.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 639 699 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ66NW |
| Civil Parish | WHITEGATE AND MARTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OVER, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 4:06PM