Monument record BOT 028 - Botesdale
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Summary
Indicative area of Medieval town of Botesdale/Rickinghall.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 04 75 (1386m by 1226m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM07NW |
| Civil Parish | BOTESDALE, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Medieval town of Botisdale, defined from historic maps and locations of listed buildings.
Market probably in operation before 1227 when Henry III granted a charter to "the abbot and monks of St. Edmunds at Bury" for a weekly Thursday market at Botesdale and a yearly fair, held at their manor at Redgrave. For further details see (S1).
After Hodskinson's map of 1783 (S2).
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 16 2011 9:12AM