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The remains of medieval and early post-medieval settlement at Summer End constitute a heritage monument in Norfolk documenting occupation and habitation patterns across the transitional period between the medieval and early modern periods. The site preserves archaeological evidence of domestic settlement activity, including structural remains and associated deposits that contribute to understanding the patterns of rural habitation and land use in Norfolk during this significant phase of English history. The monument's survival allows for examination of settlement continuity or change during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, a period of considerable transformation in English rural society and economy.
Remains of medieval and early post-medieval settlement at Summer End is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019333. View the official record →
The remains of medieval and early post-medieval settlement at Summer End constitute a heritage monument in Norfolk documenting occupation and habitation patterns across the transitional period between the medieval and early modern periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019333.
Remains of medieval and early post-medieval settlement at Summer End 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 1019333.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camphill (2.3 km), West Acre Priory, and square barrow within the precinct (3.2 km), Wayside cross 190m south west of Crossgates Farm (3.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Remains of medieval and early post-medieval settlement at Summer End's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Remains of medieval and early post-medieval settlement at Summer End stands on Grey Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Cenomanian. The rock here is chalk.