The Dartmouth Archives - A Dartmouth History Research Group Project

Historic Events

Important events from the past that have been significant in the development of Dartmouth & the surrounding area.

Civil War & St Clements

Letter in reply to a query asking about bullet marks on the tower of the church, information on vicars and burial records. (See Burial Records) view document

Significant dates in Dartmouth's history

SIGNIFICANT DATES IN DARTMOUTH'S HISTORY (Clifton - Dartmouth -Hardness)
From the early Eighth Century until 1949

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Witches of Dartmouth

Researched by Todd Gray
With acknowledgment to Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries for making the above available. view document

A brief history of Dartmouth

A brief history of the town from before the arrival of the Normans in 1066 until recent times.
See also Significant dates in Dartmouths history view document

BRNC Freedom of the Town

Image of the document granting the Freedom of the Borough to the Britannia Royal Naval College in their Jubilee year November 1955 view document

Charter of Incorporation

Transcription of the Charter of Incorporation granted by James I on 3rd August 1604 view document

Charters of the Borough of Clifton Dartmouth Hardness

Image of illuminated scroll listing the Charters granted to the Borough of Clifton Dartmouth Hardness from 1314 to 1674 view document