Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnglo-Saxon cemetery SW of Markshall Farm

Anglo-Saxon cemetery SW of Markshall Farm

England
List entry 1003953
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Anglo-Saxon cemetery southwest of Markshall Farm is a burial ground dating to the early medieval period, evidencing settlement and mortuary practice in Norfolk during the centuries following the Roman withdrawal from Britain. The site represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Anglo-Saxon funerary customs and community organisation in East Anglia. The cemetery's physical extent and the nature of burials it contained have been documented through archaeological investigation, contributing to broader knowledge of early medieval Norfolk society and its material culture.

Anglo-Saxon cemetery SW of Markshall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003953. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Anglo-Saxon cemetery SW of Markshall Farm?

The Anglo-Saxon cemetery southwest of Markshall Farm is a burial ground dating to the early medieval period, evidencing settlement and mortuary practice in Norfolk during the centuries following the Roman withdrawal from Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003953.

Who is responsible for protecting Anglo-Saxon cemetery SW of Markshall Farm?

Anglo-Saxon cemetery SW of Markshall Farm 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 1003953.

What other scheduled monuments are near Anglo-Saxon cemetery SW of Markshall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multi phased site dating from the Neolithic to the Anglo-Saxon period east of Harford Farm (0.5 km), Venta Icenorum: Roman town and associated prehistoric, Anglo-Saxon and medieval remains (0.8 km), Barrow cemetery 450m N of Markshall Farm (0.9 km).

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