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The buried remains of Late Saxon and medieval town defences, together with a section of fourteenth-century precinct wall belonging to the Dominican friary of Ipswich Blackfriars, constitute an ancient monument of significance to the urban archaeology of Suffolk. The site preserves evidence of Ipswich's defensive infrastructure from the Late Saxon period through the medieval centuries, demonstrating the town's strategic importance and development. The fourteenth-century wall fragment, which formed part of the friary's precinct boundary, survives as a material record of the Dominican establishment that occupied this location. These remains, now largely buried, retain archaeological value in understanding both the secular fortifications and the religious institutions that shaped medieval Ipswich.
Buried remains of Late Saxon and medieval town defences, and a section of C14 precinct wall to the Dominican friary of the Ipswich Blackfriars is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005985. View the official record →
The buried remains of Late Saxon and medieval town defences, together with a section of fourteenth-century precinct wall belonging to the Dominican friary of Ipswich Blackfriars, constitute an ancient monument of significance to the urban archaeology of Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005985.
Buried remains of Late Saxon and medieval town defences, and a section of C14 precinct wall to the Dominican friary of the Ipswich Blackfriars 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 1005985.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane (0.1 km), Area of middle and late Saxon town between Turret Lane and Star Lane (0.2 km), Wolsey's Gate, College Street (0.3 km).
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