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Skipton
Hob Uid: 46557
Location : North Yorkshire Craven Skipton
Grid Ref : SD9904051850
Summary : Medieval borough, mentioned in documents dated 1266, 1323 and 1324
More information : SD 9904 5185. Medieval borough of Skipton. The growth of the town stemmed from the granting of a major Fee (Honour of Skipton) to the Romille family in 1066, and then to the Cliffords from 1309. The principal feature of the town are the castle, with 11th century fragments but mainly early 14th-15th century, (see SD 95 SE/6) and the parish church, 14th-15th century (see SD 95 SE/2). (1) The medieval town grew around the market which is mentioned in the 12th century and was well established by 1311. (2) Skipton was mentioned as a borough in 1266. (a) A borough court was held there in 1323. (b) In 1324, there was a burgage in `le Neumarket'. (c) (3-3c)

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Source details : Barringer J C, The Yorkshire Dales, 1982, p 104, fig 92
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Source details : Raistrick A, The Making of the English Landscape, West Riding of Yorkshire, 1970, p 153-163, plan
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Source details : Public Record Office: Special Collections: 6/1087/6
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Source Number : 3b
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Source details : Public Record Office: Special Collections: 6/1147/32a
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Source Number : 3c
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Source details : Public Record Office: Special Collections: 6/1147/32b
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : mentioned in 1266
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Monument Start Date : 1266
Monument Type : Town
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 95 SE 31
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