Monument record MWX102 - Market, Lyme Regis
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
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) Lyme Regis is recorded as 'Lym/Lime' in the Domesday Book. (3) A prescriptive market is recorded in Lyme Regis from 1220. (4)
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map, 1980 (Map). SDO17396.
Lyme Regis [NAT]
<2> Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R, 1973, English medieval boroughs: a hand-list, p101 (Bibliographic reference). SWX1175.
<3> Hinde, Thomas (ed ), 2002, The Domesday Book: England's Heritage, then and now (Monograph). SWX8439.
<4> Anon, 2003, Gazetteer of Markets and Fairs to 1516. (Digital archive). SWX8440.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO17396 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000. 1980.
- <2> SWX1175 Bibliographic reference: Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R. 1973. English medieval boroughs: a hand-list. p101.
- <3> SWX8439 Monograph: Hinde, Thomas (ed ). 2002. The Domesday Book: England's Heritage, then and now.
- <4> SWX8440 Digital archive: Anon. 2003. Gazetteer of Markets and Fairs to 1516..
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 3425 9218 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SW |
| Civil Parish | Lyme Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 068 055
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SW 33
Record last edited
Sep 2 2026 3:22PM
