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)

  • --- Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R. 1973. English medieval boroughs: a hand-list. p103.
  • --- 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

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