Monument record FML 052 - Framlingham
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2847 6361 (799m by 489m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM26SE |
| Civil Parish | FRAMLINGHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Medieval town of Framlingham. Established as the main stronghold of the powerful Bigod family with 'and a thriving town beside it' (S1). The market was first recorded in 1270. Area of town includes castle (FML 001, with mere FML 021 to W), church (FML 009), cemetery (Sax & Med)(FML 002), medieval wall (FML 028) and possible town ditch (see FML 051), medieval pits etc (FML 039), medieval finds from trenched evaluation (FML 018), water mill (FML 023 & 027), and manorial boundary & bridge (FML 027).
For documentary history and research see (S2)(S3).
Also see separate entries for Listed Buildings within the defined area.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF50087 Bibliographic reference: Dymond D and Martin E. 1999. An Historical Atlas of Suffolk (revised edition). Wade K & Dymond D 'Smaller Medieval Towns', 162-3, map.
- <S2> SSF50267 Unpublished document: Alexander, M.. 2007. Framlingham Castle, Suffolk: The Landscape Context.
- <S3> SSF50268 Bibliographic reference: Ridgard J. 2009. Great Framlingham in Suffolk and the Howard Dukes of Norfolk.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 5 2010 12:23PM