Monument record SXM 020 - Saxmundham
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Summary
Indicative area of Medieval town of Saxmundham
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3864 6303 (403m by 523m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM36SE |
| Civil Parish | SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Medieval town of Saxmundham, defined from historic maps and locations of listed buildings.
1271/72, grant for market and fair for John de Ramseye.
1310/11, grant of market and fair for Thomas de Verley to be held on 7 acres in Saxmundham on ascension day.
1679, described as 'little market' with 'pretty full market on Thursdays'.
1792, market held on Thursday (S1, S2).
After Hodskinson's map of 1783 (S3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF50087 Bibliographic reference: Dymond D and Martin E. 1999. An Historical Atlas of Suffolk (revised edition). Scarfe N, 'Medieval and Later Markets', 76-7.
- <S2> SSF50019 Bibliographic reference: Goult W. 1990. A Survey of Suffolk Parish History.
- <S3> SSF7563 Cartographic materials: Hodskinson, J.. 1783. The County of Suffolk surveyed.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 11 2011 6:03PM