Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArea of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road

England
List entry 1005988
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road, is a scheduled ancient monument representing an urban settlement of Middle and Late Saxon date, located in Suffolk. The site preserves archaeological evidence of occupation and activity spanning the Middle Saxon period through the Late Saxon phase, reflecting the development of settlement patterns in East Anglia during these formative centuries. The scheduled area protects subsurface archaeological deposits and features that contribute to understanding of Saxon urbanism and economic activity in the region. Systematic archaeological work has established the significance of the site as a key witness to continuity and change in settlement organisation during the Saxon period.

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005988. View the official record →

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What is Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road?

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road, is a scheduled ancient monument representing an urban settlement of Middle and Late Saxon date, located in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005988.

Who is responsible for protecting Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road?

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road 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 1005988.

What other scheduled monuments are near Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wolsey's Gate, College Street (0.1 km), Area of middle and late Saxon town between Turret Lane and Star Lane (0.2 km), Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane (0.3 km).

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