Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnglo-Saxon cemetery at Home Farm, Sewerby

Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Home Farm, Sewerby

England
List entry 1013625
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Home Farm, Sewerby is a burial site located in the East Riding of Yorkshire that dates to the early medieval period. The cemetery represents an important archaeological context for understanding early Anglo-Saxon settlement and burial practices in the region, with material evidence contributing to knowledge of migration-period communities in northern England. Excavation and investigation of the site have revealed inhumation burials characteristic of the Anglo-Saxon period, providing valuable information about contemporary funerary customs and material culture.

Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Home Farm, Sewerby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013625. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Home Farm, Sewerby?

The Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Home Farm, Sewerby is a burial site located in the East Riding of Yorkshire that dates to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013625.

Who is responsible for protecting Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Home Farm, Sewerby?

Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Home Farm, Sewerby 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 1013625.

What other scheduled monuments are near Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Home Farm, Sewerby?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Danes' Dyke between the Cliff Plantation and the B1255 (1.1 km), Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads (1.9 km), Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house (2.4 km).

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