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The Hundred of Roedeer

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Hundred
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Information
County: Salisbury
Ruler: Ellen
Heir apparent: Robert
Tenure: Barony
Estate: The Rock
Sheriff: None
Bailiff: Atha
 
Heraldry
Blazon: [[Roedeer#Heraldry|]]
 
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Roedeer hundred was granted to Salisbury as part of the original Honour of Sarum Upon the Rock. The hundred court is held at Great Roedeer. It’s northern border is formed by the massive earthworks known as Ambrosius’ Dike. The market town of Borders with it’s motte-and-bailey castle forms the beating heart of this hundred.

Places of note

  • Ambrosius Dike, an earthwork defensive barrer built by Ambrosius as a defense against the barbarians
  • Lavington, market town

Manors in the hundred

  • Lavington
  • Marston
  • Roundway
  • Orchestron