WAKEFIELD

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Medieval borough, mentioned in charter dated 1180. Wakefield was fortified with urban defences of post conquest date.

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SE 33 21. Medieval borough of Wakefield.

In 1180, a charter of Hamelin, Earl of Warenne, and Isabella, his
wife granted to each of the free burgesses of Wakefield, one toft
(house) and an acre of land in free burgage for 6d yearly (a). (1-1a)

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(1) by M W Beresford, H P R Finberg 1973 English medieval boroughs: a handlist

1973 Page(s)192

(1a) General reference

Walker J W, Wakefield, 1934, p 53, (from BM Lansdowne MS 972)

(2) Council for British Archaeology CBA research reports

Medieval Towns in England and Wales. 14 - 1975 Page(s)58-9

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