More information : (SU10049360. Centre of Anglo-Saxon burh sited to cross-roads of High Street and Calcutt Street from authority (1) and OS1:10,000 1976.)
Cricklade is a type site for burhs of rectangular plan created by King Alfred, later C9. Development of the burh is discussed in authority (1). The historical background from documentary sources is given in authority (2). (See also SU 19 SW 2). |