Simon de Montfort V (born 1208). Earl of Leicester, and very important to Hungerford in the mid 1200s.
Simon de Montfort V (born 1208). Earl of Leicester, and very important to Hungerford in the mid 1200s.
John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster
John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster
Medieval Features of Hungerford showing the new town layout of (c1150-1250). [From "Historic Towns in Berkshire: an archaeological appraisal". Grenville G. Astill, 1978).
Medieval Features of Hungerford showing the new town layout of (c1150-1250). [From "Historic Towns in Berkshire: an archaeological appraisal". Grenville G. Astill, 1978).
Hungerford's three commemorative horns - the lower one is the "John of Gaunt" Horn, said to have been given to the town by John of Gaunt to confirm the ancient rights. More recent expert opinion is that it dates from the 15th century - 100 years later!
Hungerford's three commemorative horns - the lower one is the "John of Gaunt" Horn, said to have been given to the town by John of Gaunt to confirm the ancient rights. More recent expert opinion is that it dates from the 15th century - 100 years later!
![This document (dated 1806) in West Berkshire Museum's collection is a statement declaring the fishing rights allegedly granted by John of Gaunt. [Courtesy of West Bekrhsire Museum].](/images/phocagallery/Modern_Hungerford/Artefacts/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_1634 The Lucas Horn.jpg)
This document (dated 1806) in West Berkshire Museum's collection is a statement declaring the fishing rights allegedly granted by John of Gaunt. [Courtesy of West Bekrhsire Museum].
This document (dated 1806) in West Berkshire Museum's collection is a statement declaring the fishing rights allegedly granted by John of Gaunt. [Courtesy of West Bekrhsire Museum].
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