Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park

Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park

England
List entry 1021440
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park is a designated ancient monument comprising a burial ground dating to the early medieval period. The site represents an important archaeological record of Anglo-Saxon settlement and funerary practices in the Greenwich area during the fifth to seventh centuries. Burials discovered at the location have yielded material culture and skeletal remains that contribute to understanding of early Anglo-Saxon communities in Kent. The cemetery's presence within Greenwich Park reflects the long occupation history of the site and its significance to the development of the London region during the migration period and early Anglo-Saxon era.

Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021440. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park?

Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park is a designated ancient monument comprising a burial ground dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021440.

Who is responsible for protecting Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park?

Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park 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 1021440.

What other scheduled monuments are near Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Royal Observatory Greenwich (0.2 km), West Grove, Conduit House, Blackheath (0.3 km), Romano-Celtic temple in Greenwich Park (0.6 km).

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