Place record MWX351 - Melcombe Regis

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Melcombe Regis is first mentioned as a borough in 1268. A charter of 1280 conveyed further borough privileges.

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Melcombe is first mentioned in 1268 when it is represented as a borough by a jury of six at the eyre. In 1280 a charter from Edward I conveyed borough privileges. <1>


<1> Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R, 1973, English medieval boroughs: a hand-list, 103 (Bibliographic reference). SWX1175.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 660766 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Beresford, J, and Finberg, H P R. 1973. English medieval boroughs: a hand-list. 103.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 660766.

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Location

Grid reference SY 68075 79848 (point)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 648
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 63
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 660766

Record last edited

Dec 9 2022 2:47PM

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