Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement remains east of Walton Common

Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common

England
List entry 1019334
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the archaeological traces of a medieval village settlement in Norfolk. The site preserves evidence of occupation and habitation patterns from the medieval period, with physical remains visible as earthworks and subsurface deposits that testify to the former presence of domestic structures and associated features. Such settlement remains are significant for understanding rural medieval life, land use patterns, and the eventual desertion or relocation of communities that characterised Norfolk's medieval landscape. The monument's preservation as a scheduled site reflects its archaeological value for investigating medieval settlement organisation and economy in East Anglia.

Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019334. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common?

Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the archaeological traces of a medieval village settlement in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019334.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common?

Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common 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 1019334.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of St Andrew's Church (0.2 km), Remains of medieval and early post-medieval settlement at Summer End (1.3 km), Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe (1.7 km).

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