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Santon Downham Warren is a Neolithic and Bronze Age flint extraction and working site located in the Breckland region of Suffolk. The warren preserves evidence of systematic flint mining and knapping activity spanning several millennia, with archaeological deposits and surface scatters indicating intensive prehistoric exploitation of the local flint resources. The site forms part of the wider Breckland flint-working landscape, demonstrating the significance of this region as a centre for flint tool production during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The surviving earthworks and archaeological features provide important evidence for understanding prehistoric technology, raw material procurement, and the economic organisation of early communities in East Anglia.
Santon Downham Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1485684. View the official record →
Santon Downham Warren is a Neolithic and Bronze Age flint extraction and working site located in the Breckland region of Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1485684.
Santon Downham Warren 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 1485684.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments (4.1 km), Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south (4.4 km), Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road (4.5 km).
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