Place record MDO47797 - Dorchester

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Medieval borough.

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Dorchester is mentioned in 864 as a Saxon royal residence. In 1066 Dorchester had a borough with 172 houses and a mint. By 1086 88 houses were standing. In 1106 Dorchester was held in fee-farm by the burgesses. In 1244 it was represented by its own burgesses at the eyre. <1>

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  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R. 1973. English medieval boroughs: a hand-list.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 879807. [Mapped feature: #637607 ]
  • <3>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1057449. [Mapped feature: #637607 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 6925 9073 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 203
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 3
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1057449
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 879807

Record last edited

Feb 15 2024 2:39PM

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