Monument record FRK 161 - Medieval Freckenham
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Summary
c.1185: Of Freckenham it is recorded (by Gilbert, Bishop of Rochester) that "nothing but miserable hovels were found and houses levelled with the ground", these Gilbert entirely rebuilt (S1).
Formerly recorded as FRK MISC
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 66 72 (1000m by 1000m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL67SE |
| Civil Parish | FRECKENHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
c.1185: Of Freckenham it is recorded (by Gilbert, Bishop of Rochester) that "nothing but miserable hovels were found and houses levelled with the ground", these Gilbert entirely rebuilt (S1).
Note no reference to Freckenham Castle (FRK 007).
Formerly recorded as FRK MISC
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF3037 (No record type): Callard E, The Manor of Freckenham, 1924, 95.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 21 2020 8:36AM