Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFairford Saxon cemetery

Fairford Saxon cemetery

England
List entry 1003419
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fairford Saxon cemetery is a burial ground of early Saxon date located in Gloucestershire. The site represents an important example of early medieval funerary practice in the region, containing inhumation burials that date to the period following the Anglo-Saxon settlement of the Cotswolds. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of grave goods and burial arrangements characteristic of the sixth and seventh centuries. The cemetery provides valuable material evidence for understanding early Saxon communities and their settlement patterns in what was then the kingdom of the Hwicce.

Fairford Saxon cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003419. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fairford Saxon cemetery?

Fairford Saxon cemetery is a burial ground of early Saxon date located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003419.

Who is responsible for protecting Fairford Saxon cemetery?

Fairford Saxon cemetery 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 1003419.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fairford Saxon cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement NE of Eisey Field Copse (5.9 km), Highworth circle 470m north east of North Leaze Farm (7.4 km), Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm (7.6 km).

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