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Red Castle is a medieval ringwork situated in Suffolk, England, comprising earthwork fortifications that form part of a multi-period settlement site. The ringwork itself represents a form of medieval fortification typical of the Norman period, consisting of a raised circular or oval mound surrounded by a ditch and bank system designed for defensive purposes. The site encompasses evidence of earlier Saxon occupation, indicating long-term human settlement and use of this location across successive periods. Church remains at the location suggest the religious and administrative importance of the settlement, with the archaeological sequence demonstrating the continuity and evolution of occupation from the Saxon period through the medieval era.
Red Castle medieval ringwork, church and Saxon settlement remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017673. View the official record →
Red Castle is a medieval ringwork situated in Suffolk, England, comprising earthwork fortifications that form part of a multi-period settlement site. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017673.
Red Castle medieval ringwork, church and Saxon settlement remains 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 1017673.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Atomic bomb store on Thetford Heath (3.7 km), Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill (4 km), Bowl barrow 720m north east of East Farm (4.1 km).
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