Historical Geography information for Cranborne, Dorset, England
| Place Name | Cranborne |
| Description | Cranborne is a village in East Dorset, England situated on a chalk downland called Cranbourne Chase. The village dates from Saxon times and was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Creneburne, meaning stream (bourne) of cranes. In the 10th century the Benedictine abbey known as Cranborne Abbey was founded by a knight by the name of Haylward Snew. In the 13th century King John visited the downs for the hunt and the town hosted several subsequent kings, notably Henry VIII who founded the hunting lodge in the village. Since 1605, "Viscount Cranborne" has been the courtesy title of the heir of the Earl of Salisbury. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Cranborne |
| County | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93472 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
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British Surname Clusters | Lucas | Lucas |