Monument record MDO20298 - Westbury medieval tithing, Sherborne
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Summary
Westbury is mentioned in the Lay Subsidy of 1332 as a tithing of Sherborne containing 17 taxpayers
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Full Description
Westbury is mentioned in the Lay Subsidy of 1327 as a tithing containing 33 taxpayers, including a weaver a 'honyman' and a cook [1]. By the lay subsidy roll of 1332 it contains only 17 taxpayers [].
It is also mentioned as a tithing in a Court Roll dated 1405 [3].
<1> Rumble, A R, 1980, Dorset Lay Subsidy Roll of 1327, 31 (Monograph). SDO10588.
<2> Penn, K J, 1980, Historic Towns in Dorset, 95 (Monograph). SWX1202.
<3> Fowler, J, 1951, Mediaeval Sherborne, 2 (Monograph). SDO10392.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 63741 16252 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO20298
Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 1:09PM
