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| HER Number: | MDV15813 |
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| Name: | Bridgetown Medieval Borough |
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Summary
Bridgetown Medieval Borough was mentioned from the 12th century
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 81 60 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX86SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Totnes |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BERRY POMEROY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/85
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BURGH (XII to XV - 1200 AD to 1500 AD (Between))
Full description
Reichel, O. J., 1896, The Devonshire 'Domesday' III. Berry Pomeroy and Stockleigh Pomeroy. A contribution to the ecomomic history of the cultivating classes in Domesday., 364-70 (Article in Serial). SDV341283.
Reichel, O. J., 1911, The Early History of the Hundred of Colridge, 205,207 (Article in Serial). SDV155641.
Bridgetown, Berry Pomeroy was the site of a Medieval settlement. Details of 13th and 14th century ownership and tenancies of the estate are given.
Beresford, M. W., 1967, New Towns of the Middle Ages, 420 (Monograph). SDV51862.
One of two extra-mural Boroughs were created near Totnes. Bridgetown was carved out of Berry Pomeray parish, though the Borough cannot be clearly defined now it probably lay long the main road. Other documentary references are cited.
Beresford, M. W. + Finberg, H. P. R., 1973, English Medieval Boroughs. A Handlist, 88 (Monograph). SDV6626.
A grant to Henry de Pomerai of a 3 day fair is recorded in 1267, the Borough was extended in 1268 and 55 burgesses were recorded in 1293.
Allan, J. P. + Pope, P., 1990, A new class of south-west English pottery in North America, 51-9 (Article in Serial). SDV177637.
Green, T., 2008, North Gate Lodge, Castle Street, Totnes: Results of an Archaeological Desk-Based Study, 21 (Report - Assessment). SDV342884.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV155641 | Article in Serial: Reichel, O. J.. 1911. The Early History of the Hundred of Colridge. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 43. A5 Hardback. 205,207. |
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| SDV177637 | Article in Serial: Allan, J. P. + Pope, P.. 1990. A new class of south-west English pottery in North America. Post-Medieval Archaeology. 24. Unknown. 51-9. |
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| SDV341283 | Article in Serial: Reichel, O. J.. 1896. The Devonshire 'Domesday' III. Berry Pomeroy and Stockleigh Pomeroy. A contribution to the ecomomic history of the cultivating classes in Domesday.. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 28. Unknown. 364-70. |
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| SDV342884 | Report - Assessment: Green, T.. 2008. North Gate Lodge, Castle Street, Totnes: Results of an Archaeological Desk-Based Study. Southwest Archaeology Report. 060915. A4 Stapled + Digital. 21. |
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| SDV51862 | Monograph: Beresford, M. W.. 1967. New Towns of the Middle Ages. New Towns of the Middle Ages. Unknown. 420. |
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| SDV6626 | Monograph: Beresford, M. W. + Finberg, H. P. R.. 1973. English Medieval Boroughs. A Handlist. English Medieval Boroughs. A Handlist. A5 Hardback. 88. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV21816 | Related to: Northford Medieval Manor, Dartington (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4545 - Assessment of Northgate Lodge, Castle Street, Totnes
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 15 2009 8:44AM |
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