Monument record RKS 003 - Facon's Hall (Med)

Moat, rectangular, portions only, isolated, occupied. Site in garden and orchard to W of present Facon's Hall, excavated by Basil Brown from 1961- 1964. Remains of at least two buildings revealed, both thought by Brown to have been previous manor houses. The earliest building was of clay and timber construction with remains of horizontal sills into which uprights were fitted. Floors were of chalk or clay admixture and C14-C15 pottery was found in black fill 6-8 inches deep. To the E a further wing or separate building was revealed with wall footings of early brick and large flint and one oak sill in situ. Sherds in this area were from C16-C18. Also found were many C13 sherds, some early Langerwehe ware, C14-C15 bronze twisted wire finger ring with green glass inset, curry comb C14-C15, dagger or knife (S1)(S2)(S3)(R1)(R2).
The name Facon's Hall probably refers to Walter Fawkonn, son of John of Eye, owner in 1327.
Despite many site plans and drawings showing numerous postholes, hearths and walls, the excavation is not readily understood and the best description, though short, is contained in volume LXV 1-4. Possibly this is the site of a much earlier settlement.
Also Neo, Rom, Sax, PMed.