Area of middle and late Saxon town, and medieval defences, off Old Foundry Road

Scheduled area

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History & significance

The Area of middle and late Saxon town, and medieval defences, off Old Foundry Road is an ancient monument near Ipswich in Suffolk that preserves archaeological evidence of Saxon and medieval urban development. The site contains remains of a substantial Saxon settlement dating from the middle and late Saxon periods, which formed an important early urban centre, alongside later medieval defensive structures that reflect the town's continued strategic significance. The archaeological deposits and structural features of the site represent a significant record of East Anglian urban settlement evolution from the Saxon period through the medieval centuries. The monument's designation recognises the importance of its subsurface and structural remains as key evidence for understanding the development of Ipswich as a major trading centre and defended town.

Area of middle and late Saxon town, and medieval defences, off Old Foundry Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005989. View the official record →

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