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Portchester
Hob Uid: 623248
Location : Hampshire Fareham Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SU6120005500
Summary : An Anglo-Saxon burh documented in 911. By 1236 it was represented as a borough by its own jury at the eyre. In 1258 there is a reference to the services of the burgesses.
More information : (Name centred SU 612 055) Porchester [NAT] (1) Porchester is first mentioned in 911 & 919 as an Anglo-Saxon burh with 500 hides assigned to it in the Burghal Hidage. In 1236 it is represented as a borough by its own jury at the eyre. In 1258 there is a reference to the services of the burgesses. (2)

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Source details : OS 1:10000 1978
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Source details : Medieval Towns in England and Wales (ed) Barley
Page(s) : 58-59
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Vol(s) : 14 - 1975

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Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Documented in 911
Monument End Date : 911
Monument Start Date : 911
Monument Type : Burh
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Borough by 1236
Monument End Date : 1236
Monument Start Date : 1236
Monument Type : Town
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SU 60 NW 68
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