Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Saxon town: car park to N of Anchor Hotel

Site of Saxon town: car park to N of Anchor Hotel

England
List entry 1003943
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of a Saxon town located north of the Anchor Hotel in Suffolk is a scheduled ancient monument of considerable archaeological importance. The settlement dates to the Saxon period and represents evidence of early medieval urban development in East Anglia. Archaeological investigation and surface finds from this location have contributed to understanding of Saxon trading centres and settlement patterns in the region. The site's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance for the study of early Anglo-Saxon occupation and community organisation in Suffolk.

Site of Saxon town: car park to N of Anchor Hotel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003943. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Saxon town: car park to N of Anchor Hotel?

The site of a Saxon town located north of the Anchor Hotel in Suffolk is a scheduled ancient monument of considerable archaeological importance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003943.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Saxon town: car park to N of Anchor Hotel?

Site of Saxon town: car park to N of Anchor Hotel 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 1003943.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Saxon town: car park to N of Anchor Hotel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 720m north east of East Farm (3.8 km), Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill (4 km), Atomic bomb store on Thetford Heath (4 km).

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