Place record MDO47396 - Bere Regis
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Summary
Bere is recorded in Domesday Book (1086) and Bere Regis in 1495, and was once a market town. Decorated medieval tiles have been found at Bere Regis (Emden 1977).
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Full Description
(SY846948 Sited to Bere Regis from OS 1:10000 1984) Pevsner states that Bere Regis was once a market town (1)
Bere is mentioned in Domesday Book (1086) and Bere Regis is recorded in 1495. The manor was anciently royal demesne (2)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 91.
- <2> SDO17940 Monograph: Mills, A D. 1986. Dorset Place-names.
- <3> SDO13180 Monograph: Emden, A B. 1977. Medieval Decorated Tiles in Dorset.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8460 9480 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SW |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 SW 66
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 897677
Record last edited
Jun 17 2024 1:44PM
