Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArea of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane

Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane

England
List entry 1005986
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Area of middle and late Saxon town off Star Lane is a designated ancient monument in Suffolk representing occupation and settlement activity dating to the middle and late Saxon periods. The site preserves archaeological evidence of urban or proto-urban development characteristic of the Saxon era, with deposits and structural remains indicating residential and possibly commercial activity during this formative period of English settlement history. Its designation reflects the importance of understanding Saxon settlement patterns and the development of towns in East Anglia during the early medieval centuries.

Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005986. View the official record →

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What is Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane?

The Area of middle and late Saxon town off Star Lane is a designated ancient monument in Suffolk representing occupation and settlement activity dating to the middle and late Saxon periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005986.

Who is responsible for protecting Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane?

Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane 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 1005986.

What other scheduled monuments are near Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Area of middle and late Saxon town between Turret Lane and Star Lane (0 km), Buried remains of Late Saxon and medieval town defences, and a section of C14 precinct wall to the Dominican friary of the Ipswich Blackfriars (0.1 km), Wolsey's Gate, College Street (0.1 km).

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