Monument record LXD 059 - Laxfield (and BACKLOG)

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Summary

Indicative area of Medieval town of Laxfield

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 2946 7238 (602m by 399m)
Map sheet TM27SE
Civil Parish LAXFIELD, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Medieval town of Laxfield, defined from historic maps and locations of listed buildings.
1427, grant of a weekly market and 2 fairs to Sir John Wingfield (S1).
After Hodskinson's map of 1783 (S2).

1999: Hammered silver penny, obverse completely worn away. Longcross stirling penny, quatrefoil in centre of cross, inscription clipped away. Pre 1480, details in (S3).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Bibliographic reference: Goult W. 1990. A Survey of Suffolk Parish History.
  • <S2> Cartographic materials: Hodskinson, J.. 1783. The County of Suffolk surveyed.
  • <S3> Finds Report: Thomas, C.. 1999. SCCAS Finds Record: Laxfield (LXD 059).

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Record last edited

Jul 29 2020 9:34AM

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