Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road

Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road

England
List entry 1003938
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road is a designated ancient monument in Suffolk comprising the remains of an early medieval settlement. The site preserves archaeological evidence of Saxon occupation and settlement activity, making it significant for understanding early Anglo-Saxon settlement patterns and urban development in East Anglia. Its location on the primary school grounds at Hilary Road has preserved the archaeological deposits beneath modern development. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its importance to the study of Saxon period settlement and economy in the region.

Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003938. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road?

The Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road is a designated ancient monument in Suffolk comprising the remains of an early medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003938.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road?

Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road 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 1003938.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 720m north east of East Farm (3.2 km), Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill (3.3 km), Atomic bomb store on Thetford Heath (3.3 km).

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