Place record MWX40 - Corfe Castle Parish
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Summary
Medieval borough, first mentioned in 1268, and taxed as a borough from 1306 onwards.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Corfe Castle Parish covers some 10,400 acres and is one of the largest in Dorset. It extends across the middle of the Isle of Purbeck from Poole Harbour to the sea between Wareham and Swanage. The parish church of St. Edward, King and Martyr, stands in Corfe Castle village. (1)
Corfe is first mentioned in 1268 when it was represented by its own jury at the eyre. From 1306 onwards it was taxed at the urban rate. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I.
- <2> SWX1175 Bibliographic reference: Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R. 1973. English medieval boroughs: a hand-list. 102.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 660760.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 965 815 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 000
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 79
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 660760
Record last edited
Jan 19 2024 4:08PM