Place record MWX981 - Poole
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Summary
Medieval borough first documented in 1248 and again in 1371.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Poole is first mentioned in c.1248 as a charter of William de Longespee granting privileges in return for payment of 70 marks. In 1371 charter of William de Montacute confirming the 1248 charter and changing the title of Portreave to mayor. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment.
- --- SWX1175 Bibliographic reference: Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R. 1973. English medieval boroughs: a hand-list. p103.
- --- SWX809 Article in serial: Spoerry, P. 1988. Documentary and other evidence for medieval and post-medieval ceramic production in Dorset. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 110. 29-35. 33.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 008 904 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SW 72
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 660769
Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 10:29AM