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The medieval bridge was constructed in the last decade of the fourteenth century. After its construction the Wardens and Commonality of Rochester Bridge were incorporated, and the records of the bridge accounts and estates have subsequently been kept at the bridge chamber. Wardens and assistants were elected annually. The Rochester Bridge Act 1576 reformed the Wardens and Commonalty of Rochester bridge, leading to the requirement that the householders of the commonality assemble once a year at Rochester castle to elect two wardens, twelve assistants and four auditors. | The medieval bridge was constructed in the last decade of the fourteenth century. After its construction the Wardens and Commonality of Rochester Bridge were incorporated, and the records of the bridge accounts and estates have subsequently been kept at the bridge chamber. Wardens and assistants were elected annually. The Rochester Bridge Act 1576 reformed the Wardens and Commonalty of Rochester bridge, leading to the requirement that the householders of the commonality assemble once a year at Rochester castle to elect two wardens, twelve assistants and four auditors. | ||
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(1) Was the maintenance and repair of the bridge in the early C17th still the responsibility of fifty-four parishes, manors and estates? If so, list them | (1) Was the maintenance and repair of the bridge in the early C17th still the responsibility of fifty-four parishes, manors and estates? If so, list them | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:21, December 2, 2011
Rochester Bridge
Editorial history
02/12/11, CSG: Restructured headings
THIS ENTRY REQUIRES RESEARCH LINKING IT TO DALLISON AND OTHER LOCAL FAMILIES
Bridge administration
The medieval bridge was constructed in the last decade of the fourteenth century. After its construction the Wardens and Commonality of Rochester Bridge were incorporated, and the records of the bridge accounts and estates have subsequently been kept at the bridge chamber. Wardens and assistants were elected annually. The Rochester Bridge Act 1576 reformed the Wardens and Commonalty of Rochester bridge, leading to the requirement that the householders of the commonality assemble once a year at Rochester castle to elect two wardens, twelve assistants and four auditors.
Questions
(1) Was the maintenance and repair of the bridge in the early C17th still the responsibility of fifty-four parishes, manors and estates? If so, list them
- See Ormerod in Yates (1994: 172-173) on 'The management and control of bridge affairs'
Sources
Primary
Secondary
- See specifically David Ormrod, chapter section titled 'The trade and navigation of the Medway valley' (pp.161-162) in Ch. titled 'Rochester bridge, 1660-1825'
