Place record MDO47866 - Blandford

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Medieval town and borough first mentioned 1244.

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In 1244 Blandford was represented as a borough and hundred by its own jury at the eyre. From 1272-1307 it was a free burgage. From 1306 onwards it was taxed at the urban rate, in 1306, 1334, and 1336 it was styled vill, in 1307, 1316 and 1332 a borough. In 1605 Blandford was incorporated. <1>

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  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R. 1973. English medieval boroughs: a hand-list. 101.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 879840.

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Location

Grid reference ST 8850 0640 (point)
Map sheet ST80NE
Civil Parish Blandford Forum; Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 119
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 879840

Record last edited

Mar 14 2024 10:32AM

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