Monument record MDO19478 - Sarcophagus, Sherborne Abbey Church, Sherborne
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'In 1801 a sarcophagus of Purbeck marble was unearthed in the Abbey, which attracted much attention as probably being the coffin of Aethelbald: but its measurements proved inexact according to the ancient records.' (1)
The exact location of the find is not mentioned and it is not made clear if the sarcophagus was removed or remains in situ.
There is a tradition that the Royal court was transferred to Sherborne from Winchester in 860 AD when the latter was sacked by the Danes. Furthermore, Sherborne is reputedly the burial place of Aethelbald and Aethelbert and that Alfred was educated here at the age of 11.
<1> Gourlay, A B, 1951, A history of Sherborne School, p.4, footnote 4 (Monograph). SDO10232.
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- <1> SDO10232 Monograph: Gourlay, A B. 1951. A history of Sherborne School. p.4, footnote 4.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 63804 16492 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 1:08PM
