what was the historical significance of this place during the middle ages?
It was the location of the Royal Mint and it is situated on the route of the Pilgrims' Way, making it a key point of military control.
Guildford
Guildford was the location of the Royal Mint from 978 until part-way through the reign of William the Conqueror.
Guildford Castle is of Norman design, although there are no documents about its earliest years. It is situated on the route of the Pilgrims' Way, and overlooks a pass through the hills and the site of the ancient ford across the Wey, thus giving a key point of military control of this long distance way across the country.
who is eadbald of kent? Eadbald was King of Kent. what is the origin of the above mentioned name of the place? The name "Kent" is believed to be of British Celtic origin. what is its climate like? Hot climate. what is the economic condition here? 41.1% in full-time employment, 12.4% in part-time employment, 9.1% self-employed, 2.9% unemployed, 2.3% students with jobs, 3.7% students without jobs, 12.3% retired, 7.3% looking after home or family, 4.3% permanently sick or disabled, and 2.7% economically inactive for other reasons. what are some sports played here? Football and cricket. when did the latter mentioned game originate? 30 January 1598. where was it first played? Guildford. name some parks located in this place. UNANSWERABLE
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Guildford [SEP] Middle Ages
The archaeological research of a Saxon cemetery at Guildown in the 1930s and contemporary accounts indicates that Guildford was established as a small town by Saxon settlers shortly after Roman authority had been removed from Britain at the beginning of the 5th century. The settlement was most likely expanded because of the Harrow Way (an ancient trackway connecting the ancient cities of Winchester and Canterbury) crosses the River Wey by a ford at this point. Alfred the Great referred to the town in his will. Guildford was the location of the Royal Mint from 978 until part-way through the reign of William the Conqueror.