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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...
Nov 5, 20226 min read


Are you the Mistress Baker?
Our Bread Weighers met their match during the 2022 Ale Tasting & Bread Weighing Ceremony Preceded by a jester and mediaeval musicians the...
Jul 17, 20222 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...
Jul 3, 202213 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 30, 20226 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...
Jun 27, 20222 min read


Portreeve's Dinner 2021 - Quiz
1201st Portreeve's Dinner - place settings included questions relating to Ashburton and the Courts. The answers can be found here...
Nov 23, 20212 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 23, 20211 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?"
Nov 17, 20212 min read


“Two Tankards of your Finest Ale Landlord!”
On Saturday, October 16th, Ashburton’s Courts Leet and Baron held their Ale Tasting and Bread Weighing ceremony
Nov 15, 20213 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, 20211 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, 20212 min read


Roles in the Court
Each role in the Courts Leet & Baron has a historical significance - what did they do?
Oct 7, 20213 min read
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