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

Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval church and associated settlement evidence in Suffolk. The church site dates to the medieval period, with the scheduled area extending southwards to encompass archaeological deposits and structural remains relating to the former ecclesiastical and secular occupation of the locality. The monument represents evidence of medieval settlement patterns and religious provision in the Suffolk landscape, preserved primarily as earthworks and subsurface archaeological deposits. The scheduled designation reflects the archaeological potential of the site to contribute to understanding of medieval parish organisation, church architecture, and settlement development in East Anglia.

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?

Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval church and associated settlement evidence in Suffolk. 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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