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Nov 7, 20223 min read
Court & Law Day Ceremony
Ashburton's Court & Law Day, what is it all about? Ashburton's "Court & Law Day" takes place on the fourth Tuesday in November,...
Nov 6, 20222 min read
The Bailiff's Chains of Office
A brief history of the Bailiff's Chains of Office Whilst the Portreeve's Chains of Office were commissioned in 1891 - the Bailiff's...
Nov 5, 20226 min read
The Portreeve's Chains
A short history of the Portreeve's Chains of Office Dating from 1891 the Portreeve's Chains of Office are silver gilt connecting...
Oct 27, 20221 min read
The Portreeve's Medallion
The making of a Portreeve's Medallion At the end of their term of office, during the Court & Law Day Ceremony, the outgoing Portreeve is...
Jul 3, 202213 min read
The Gamble Report
The report makes fascinating reading and answers many common questions about the Courts On the 21st October 1988 members of the Courts...
Jun 30, 20226 min read
Ale Tasting & Bread Weighing
A guide to the Ale Tasting & Bread Weighing ceremony for participants What is Ale Tasting and Bread Weighing? Ashburton’s Ale Tasting and...
Jun 27, 20222 min read
“They do sell good ale here!”
The History and Legend behind Ashburton’s Ale Tasting and Bread Weighing ceremony. Each year on the third Saturday in July a procession...
Nov 23, 20211 min read
Administration of Justice and Ashburton
The Administration of Justice Act 1977 confirmed the continuation of Ashburton's Ancient Courts and the right to appoint a Portreeve In...
Nov 17, 20212 min read
"Are You The Mayor?"
This November at our Court and Law Day ceremony I will become the 1201st Portreeve - and will then often be asked "Are you the Mayor?"
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Ashburton's History and its Town Crest
Ashburton's unique history is believed to have begun in Saxon times and is reflected in the Ashburton town crest and the continuing...
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Who is The Lord of The Borough?
No one individual is the Lord of the Borough of Ashburton - so who is it Historically the title "Lord of the Borough of Ashburton" passed...
Oct 7, 20213 min read
Roles in the Court
Each role in the Courts Leet & Baron has a historical significance - what did they do?
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