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Gallows Hill, Thetford is an Iron Age religious site comprising a series of enclosures and associated archaeological features. The monument lies immediately to the north of the Fison Way industrial estate and represents evidence of ritual and ceremonial activity during the Iron Age period. The site's physical character is defined by a complex arrangement of ditched enclosures which have been identified through archaeological survey and excavation. The religious significance of the site, indicated by its layout and material culture, contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in Norfolk.
An Iron Age religious site and associated enclosures on Gallows Hill, Thetford, immediately to the north of Fison Way industrial estate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021416. View the official record →
Gallows Hill, Thetford is an Iron Age religious site comprising a series of enclosures and associated archaeological features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021416.
An Iron Age religious site and associated enclosures on Gallows Hill, Thetford, immediately to the north of Fison Way industrial estate is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021416.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road (2.7 km), Tutt Hill barrow, near Thetford (4.1 km), 'Seven Hills' (tumuli), Rushford (5.6 km).
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An Iron Age religious site and associated enclosures on Gallows Hill, Thetford, immediately to the north of Fison Way industrial estate stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.