Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south

Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south

England
List entry 1003941
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south is a scheduled ancient monument located in Suffolk, comprising the remains of a medieval church and associated settlement features. The church itself dates from the medieval period and is believed to have been dedicated to Saint Ethelred, indicating an ecclesiastical foundation of some antiquity. The monument preserves earthwork evidence of the church structure and surrounding domestic or manorial features that collectively illustrate the character of a medieval settlement focused upon its parish church. The scheduled designation protects both the buried archaeological deposits and any visible earthwork remains within the designated area, recognising the site's significance for understanding medieval parish organisation and settlement patterns in Suffolk.

Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003941. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south?

The site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south is a scheduled ancient monument located in Suffolk, comprising the remains of a medieval church and associated settlement features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003941.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south?

Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south 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 1003941.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 720m north east of East Farm (3.4 km), Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill (3.6 km), Atomic bomb store on Thetford Heath (3.7 km).

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