A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Bere Regis, par. and ancient town, S. Dorset, 10 miles NE. of Dorchester -- par., 8894 ac., pop. 1542; town, pop. 1284; P.O., T.O. It dates from the time of the Romans, and was a residence of Queen Elfrida and King John; and the birthplace of Cardinal Morton and Turberville, bishop of Exeter from1555-1559.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "parish and ancient town" (ADL Feature Type: "populated places") |
| Administrative units: | Bere Regis CP/AP Dorset AncC |
| Place: | Bere Regis |
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