Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArea of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street

England
List entry 1005983
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street is a designated ancient monument in Ipswich, Suffolk, comprising the archaeological remains of a significant Saxon urban settlement. The site dates to the Middle and Late Saxon periods, representing part of the town's development during this crucial phase of English urban growth. The monument encompasses the subsurface archaeological deposits and structural remains that lie beneath the modern street plan in this central area of Ipswich, which preserve evidence of Saxon occupation, activity, and urban organisation. The survival of these deposits in situ makes the site of considerable archaeological importance for understanding the development and character of one of East Anglia's principal Saxon towns.

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005983. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Area of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street?

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street is a designated ancient monument in Ipswich, Suffolk, comprising the archaeological remains of a significant Saxon urban settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005983.

Who is responsible for protecting Area of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street?

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street 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 1005983.

What other scheduled monuments are near Area of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane (0.3 km), Area of middle and late Saxon town between Turret Lane and Star Lane (0.4 km), Wolsey's Gate, College Street (0.4 km).

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