Monument record MWX352 - Weymouth

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Summary

Weymouth is first mentioned in 1248 when a market was granted. A free borough was created in 1252. There is documentary evidence for the presence of defences.

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Full Description

Weymouth is first mentioned in 1248 when a market is granted. In 1252 a charter of the prior and convent of Winchester creating a free borough. <1>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R. 1973. English medieval boroughs: a hand-list. 104.
  • <2> Monograph: Barley (ed ). 1975. Medieval Towns in England and Wales. Vol 14. 58-9.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 660781.

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Location

Grid reference SY 67900 79200 (point)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 574
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 64
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 660781

Record last edited

Mar 8 2024 3:53PM

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