Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBank and ditch NE of London Road

Bank and ditch NE of London Road

England
List entry 1003918
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bank and ditch NE of London Road is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The monument comprises a substantial bank and associated ditch that survives as a prominent landscape feature. Dating to the prehistoric period, such linear earthworks typically served defensive, territorial, or boundary functions within their respective communities. The specific chronological period and cultural context of this particular example remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though its survival as a recorded monument demonstrates its significance to the understanding of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in Suffolk.

Bank and ditch NE of London Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003918. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bank and ditch NE of London Road?

Bank and ditch NE of London Road is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003918.

Who is responsible for protecting Bank and ditch NE of London Road?

Bank and ditch NE of London 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 1003918.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bank and ditch NE of London Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Atomic bomb store on Thetford Heath (3.5 km), Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill (3.8 km), Bowl barrow 720m north east of East Farm (3.8 km).

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