Site of medieval Berden (EHER 81558)

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Summary

Medieval borough first mentioned in 1267 and again in 1369.

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Grid reference	TL 4690 2970 (point)
Civil Parish	BERDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

TOWN (Late 13th century - 1267 AD to 1267 AD)

Description

NRHE data transfer: Berden [NAT]. <1> Berden is mentioned in 1267 when a fair was granted to Berden Priory. In 1369 a butcher is presented and amerced for dwelling outside the borough and selling against the assize. <2>

Sources

<1> SEX54090 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923. OS 6 inch 1923. 1902.
<2> SEX4993 Bibliographic reference: Beresford, M.W. and Finberg, H.P.R.. 1973. English Medieval Boroughs - A Handlist. p.108.

Other References

NRHE identifier: 623253
National Monuments Record: TL 42 NE 39

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