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Fairford Saxon cemetery is a burial ground of early Anglo-Saxon date located in Gloucestershire. The site has yielded archaeological evidence of inhumation burials characteristic of the pagan Saxon period, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and burial practices in the Upper Thames Valley during the early medieval period. Excavation and finds from the cemetery have provided material culture evidence including grave goods typical of Anglo-Saxon burial custom. The site remains significant for its contribution to knowledge of Saxon settlement and funerary archaeology in the region.
Fairford Saxon cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003419. View the official record →
Fairford Saxon cemetery is a burial ground of early Anglo-Saxon date located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003419.
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.
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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