Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Saxon town: Bury Road allotments

Site of Saxon town: Bury Road allotments

England
List entry 1003939
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of Saxon town: Bury Road allotments is a scheduled ancient monument representing the remains of a Saxon urban settlement located in Suffolk. The site preserves archaeological evidence of early medieval occupation and settlement activity dating to the Saxon period, when this location functioned as a town or significant trading centre. The monument survives as subsurface archaeological deposits beneath the allotment land on Bury Road, with its extent and character defined by previous archaeological investigation and recording. This site contributes important evidence to understanding early medieval urban development and settlement patterns in East Anglia.

Site of Saxon town: Bury Road allotments is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003939. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Saxon town: Bury Road allotments?

Site of Saxon town: Bury Road allotments is a scheduled ancient monument representing the remains of a Saxon urban settlement located in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003939.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Saxon town: Bury Road allotments?

Site of Saxon town: Bury Road allotments 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 1003939.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Saxon town: Bury Road allotments?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 720m north east of East Farm (3.1 km), Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill (3.3 km), Atomic bomb store on Thetford Heath (3.5 km).

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