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Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement is a complex of archaeological remains located in Norfolk representing occupation and habitation spanning the medieval period and extending into the early modern era. The settlement comprises earthwork features and subsurface deposits that provide evidence of domestic and agricultural activity characteristic of rural Norfolk communities during this timeframe. The site's archaeological record documents the patterns of medieval village life and the transition through the post-medieval period, contributing to understanding of settlement continuity and change in East Anglian Norfolk. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological significance and the information it preserves about local settlement history and medieval land use.
Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020768. View the official record →
Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement is a complex of archaeological remains located in Norfolk representing occupation and habitation spanning the medieval period and extending into the early modern era. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020768.
Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement 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 1020768.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane (5.5 km), Well Hall Roman settlement (6.7 km), Medieval settlement remains 500m west of Well Hall (7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement stands on Gault Formation And Upper Greensand Formation (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Cenomanian. The rock here is mudstone, sandstone and limestone.