Monument record MDO20297 - Castleton medieval borough, Sherborne
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Summary
Castleton may have originated in the 12th century as a small settlement of Bishop Roger's retainers drawn up close to the castle. Later it became a borough.
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Full Description
Castleton may have originated in the 12th century as a small settlement of Bishop Roger's retainers drawn up close to the castle. Later it became a borough. [1]
"Castleton is a street about 300 yards long at the east end of which stands the castle" Hutchins states that it had 50 houses in living memory but no more than 30 at the time of writing (taken from the 3rd edition of Hutchins published in 1873). It had its own market held weekly on Thursdays near the castle and a fair on August 5th. [2]
Castleton is mentioned in the Lay Subsidy of 1332 as a borough containing 13 taxpayers [3].
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10392 Monograph: Fowler, J. 1951. Mediaeval Sherborne. 107.
- <2> SDO10245 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1873. The history and antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 4. 3rd edition. IV. 204.
- <3> SWX1202 Monograph: Penn, K J. 1980. Historic Towns in Dorset. 95.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 660777.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 64525 16782 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 114
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 660777
Record last edited
Mar 20 2024 4:38PM