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Rayleigh, Essex history
Prehistoric and Roman times
There has been a scattering of stray finds around the town from Prehistoric and Roman times . Roman roof and hypocaust tiles found within the fabric of Rayleigh Church . This suggests that there was a Roman habitation site within the area .
Saxon era
An early Saxon cemetery site was discovered in the early 2000s at the site of the former Park School in Rawreth Lane . There were 144 cremation burials and evidence of just one high-status female inhumation burial .
Later medieval period (1154–1485)
A courthouse was erected in Rayleigh in 1338. This was apparently resented by the townspeople, who turned out in force to destroy it . 20 ringleaders later arrested and tried .
Tudors and Stuarts
Records indicate that the church was rich in plate, vestments and stained glass, but these were disposed of: The church was also rich in vestments, stained glass and plate plates .
Modern
During the 1990s many new housing estates appeared on formerly greenfield areas of Rayleigh . East of England region currently pushing for even more homes to be built in the area . This has caused some controversy locally, with residents feeling that the areas surrounding the town should be preserved with more care .
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