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Remains of St James' Church and surrounding Saxon and medieval settlement is a designated ancient monument in Norfolk comprising the earthwork and structural remains of a parish church alongside evidence of occupation spanning the Saxon and medieval periods. The site represents a rare surviving example of the spatial relationship between a place of worship and its adjacent settlement, preserving archaeological evidence of continuous habitation from the early medieval period through to the later Middle Ages. The church structure itself, of which only fragmentary remains are visible, reflects the architectural and ecclesiastical development typical of Norfolk's parochial landscape, whilst the surrounding settlement evidence illuminates patterns of domestic occupation and land use characteristic of medieval rural communities. The monument's designation recognises its importance for understanding both religious life and secular settlement organisation in Norfolk during the Saxon and medieval centuries.
Remains of St James' Church and surrounding Saxon and medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019667. View the official record →
Remains of St James' Church and surrounding Saxon and medieval settlement is a designated ancient monument in Norfolk comprising the earthwork and structural remains of a parish church alongside evidence of occupation spanning the Saxon and medieval periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019667.
Remains of St James' Church and surrounding Saxon and medieval settlement 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 1019667.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and manorial earthworks at Middleton Castle (3.3 km), Middleton Mount motte and bailey castle (4.3 km), The Former South Gate and Southgates Bridge (4.3 km).
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