1. The fortified Medieval borough was in existence by 1140-47. It became choked by sand from the fifteenth century and the corporation was abolished in 1883.
The rampart and ditch enclosing the borough described a quadrilateral figure, roughly 200m square with the castle (NPRN 300455) at the northern angle.
The church of St James stood outside the walls to the south (NPRN 307338) where there was an extensive suburb.
There were 142 burgages or house plots, in 1314.
Remains of foundations (NPRN 19101), possibly medieval, are visible in the area.

J.Wiles 11.12.02