Place record MWX4859 - Lyme Regis

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A medieval borough created by Edward 1 in 1284. His charter created a free borough with privileges including a merchant guild.

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(Name centred SY 343 919) Lyme Regis [NAT] <1> Lyme Regis is first mentioned in 1284 when a charter from Edward I created a free borough with merchant guild and other privileges. In 1285 another charter was granted confirming and amplifying that of 1284. <2>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000. 1980.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R. 1973. English medieval boroughs: a hand-list. p103.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 660763.

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Location

Grid reference SY 341 924 (point) Centred on
Map sheet SY39SW
Civil Parish Lyme Regis; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 068 080
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SW 33
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 660763

Record last edited

Oct 13 2022 11:29AM

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