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Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement is a dispersed archaeological site in Norfolk comprising the remains of a settlement that was occupied from the medieval period through into the post-medieval era. The site preserves evidence of domestic occupation and land use patterns characteristic of rural Norfolk settlements, with archaeological features indicating the distribution and development of the community across the landscape. The settlement's remains contribute to understanding the settlement patterns and agrarian economy of Norfolk during the medieval and early post-medieval periods, a region where such sites are significant for documenting patterns of habitation and land management over several centuries.
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 dispersed archaeological site in Norfolk comprising the remains of a settlement that was occupied from the medieval period through into the post-medieval 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).
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