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Beer Charter Barton

Early-attested site in the Parish of Braunton

Historical Forms

  • Bera 1086 DB 1167 P
  • Bara 1265 Misc
  • Bairecharteray 1288 Ass
  • La Beare, Beare 1303 FA 1367 FF
  • Bear Chartrie 1386 Fine
  • Chartray 1242 Fees
  • Charteray 1288 Ass

Etymology

v. bearu . The manor was held by Simon de Chartray in 1242 (Fees) and by John de Charteray in 1288 (Ass ).