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Survey of the rear elevation and excavation of test pits revealed the depth of the medieval foundations of the Guildhall.

French C15 reckoning counter (S1). Formerly recorded as FAS MISC

Fragment of bronze spur, some evidence of gilding, saw marks on one side. Formerly recorded as FLK MISC

1238: A convention between the Bishop of Rochester and the Abbot of St Edmunds that "the Gallows of Frakenham in future shall be on the boundary between the lands of the said Bishop (Freckenham) and Abbot (Herringswell) and their successors; provide...

A footpath or trackway possibly associated with the medieval Flixton Abbey is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork, Flixton parish.

Free Chapel of St Peter. Probably related to Seckford Hall. Formerly recorded as BEG MISC

Gilded bronze strap end buckle with a backward looking lion in relief on the plate. Formerly recorded as TYN MISC

Monitoring of works identified the 13th century footings, 15th century repairs, early post-medieval down pipes, a medieval serface and well preserved archaeological levels.

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

Gasworks site (see PMed).