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St Margaret's Church

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Building

The church was in existence from at least the early 12th century. At the reformation, it was sold and part of it became the Borough Compter courthouse and prison. The original building was destroyed in a fire.

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St Margaret's Church

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St Margaret's Church & Borough Compter

Site of St. Margaret's Church (13th century) and the Borough Compter. Histori...

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Thomas Anthony

Thomas Anthony

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1 memorial

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William Holford, Baron Holford

William Holford, Baron Holford

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Eleazar Ventura

Eleazar Ventura

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51 memorials
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1 memorial