LANCASTER

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Medieval borough, mentioned in charter of 1193, 1199 and 1246. Defended by town walls of Roman origin.

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(SD 4762 6172). Medieval borough of Lancaster.

In 1193, a charter of John, Count of Mortain, granted to the
urgesses of Lancaster the customs of Bristol (a). In 1199, a charter
of King John was granted to the town, substit-
uting the customs of Northampton (b). In 1246, Lancaster was
represented as a borough or vill by its own jury at the eyre (a court
of itinerant judges who travelled in circuit) (c). (1-1c)

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

1973 Page(s)132

(1a) General reference

Ballard A, British Borough Charters 1042-1216, 1913, p 27, 55, 59, 95, 97

(1b) General reference

Justices Itinerant, I/404m 25 (P.R.O.)

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