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The remains of the Dominican friary in Suffolk comprise fragmentary archaeological deposits and structural elements associated with a medieval religious community of the Friar Preachers. The site preserves evidence of occupation spanning the medieval period, with material remains distributed across what was formerly the friary's principal precinct. A section of the east precinct wall survives as a standing or substantially preserved feature, representing the boundary architecture that enclosed the friars' domestic and spiritual spaces. The friaries of the Dominican order in England typically date from the thirteenth century onwards, and this site contributes to understanding the material footprint and spatial organisation of mendicant communities within the English religious landscape.
Dominican friary (remains of), and a section of the east precinct wall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002966. View the official record →
The remains of the Dominican friary in Suffolk comprise fragmentary archaeological deposits and structural elements associated with a medieval religious community of the Friar Preachers. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002966.
Dominican friary (remains of), and a section of the east precinct wall 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 1002966.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane (0.2 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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