Guildable in Portsmouth

[Mercian7]

Hi,

I am looking at the 18th Century Rate Books for the poor rate in Portsmouth. Although there are headings for areas like Buckland & Kingston which I recognise from when I lived near Portsmouth, there is one heading called 'Guildable' which I do not know.

Was this a geographical area of Portsmouth in the 1700s ??

many thanks
John

[mckha489]

Newspapers.
The evening news.
01 April 1932

[Mercian7]

Newspapers.
The evening news.
01 April 1932

Thank you. That is very helpful.

[mckha489]

The definition of “Guildable” seems to be it was taxable, so there must be some historic context to do with taxes??

[Daisypetal]

Hi,

Here's a rough map from 1815,

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Portsea_islandcanal1815.jpg


There are some records about it at Hampshire Record Office. You could give them a ring, I've always found them to be helpful,

https://calm.hants.gov.uk/Overview.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&r=((((text)%3d%27guildable%27)))&o=Date


Regards,
Daisy