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The Chronology of Towcester - 12th Century
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| Date |
Event Related to Towcester |
| 1138 |
Rebellion against King Stephen by supporters of Matilda. |
| 113x |
Building of Bury Mount. |
| Pre 1173 |
Roger de Clare, Earl of Hertford died. Manor detached from crown prior to this. He gave Towcester Mill to the Knights Templars (Baker p.312). Succeeded to Title in 1152. |
| 1170 |
1170-1200 A late Norman `Transitional' church laid and is the basis of the plan of the present St. Lawrence's church |
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References
- Baker "The History and Antiquities of the County of Northampton" by G.Baker 1822 and 1836 (two volumes) London
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This page is from the Towcester and District Local History Society website.The section was last updated on 7th June 2008
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