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 is located in the car park to the north of the Anchor Hotel in Suffolk and is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument. The site represents the remains of an early medieval settlement dating to the Saxon period, reflecting the significant occupation and economic activity of the region during the early Anglo-Saxon era. Archaeological evidence from the site has contributed to understanding of Saxon settlement patterns and urban development in East Anglia during this formative period of English history.

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 is located in the car park to the north of the Anchor Hotel in Suffolk and is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument. 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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