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Bridport
Hob Uid: 660759
Location : Dorset Bridport
Grid Ref : SY4650092900
Summary : Bridport was originally an Anglo-Saxon burh and in 1066 it was a borough and had a mint. In 1086 there were 100 houses. Represented as a borough in 1244.
More information : (Name centred SY 469 925) Bridport [NAT] (1) Bridport is mentioned as an Anglo-Saxon burh named Brydian with 760 hides assigned to it. May be Bridport or Bredy. In 1066 it is a borough and mint with 120 houses. In 1086 100 houses in the borough. By 1244 it is represented as a borough by its own jury at the eyre. (2) A castle is documented at Bridport ai 1149 when it surrendered to Henry, Duke of Normandy. (3)

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Source details : OS 10,000 1976
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Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Burh in 10th century
Monument End Date : 999
Monument Start Date : 900
Monument Type : Burh
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Borough in 1066
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Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Town
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant 1149
Monument End Date : 1149
Monument Start Date : 1149
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SY 49 SE 85
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1996-01-01
End Date : 1996-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2010-01-01
End Date : 2010-12-31

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Bridport