Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments

Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments

England
List entry 1003937
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Site of town ditch at Icknield Way allotments is a scheduled ancient monument in Suffolk comprising the remains of a defensive earthwork associated with a medieval town. The town ditch represents part of the fortification system of a settlement dating to the medieval period, preserving evidence of urban planning and defensive infrastructure from this era. The monument survives as an archaeological feature in the landscape, with its physical character and extent recorded in the official designation to ensure its protection and potential for future investigation.

Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003937. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments?

The Site of town ditch at Icknield Way allotments is a scheduled ancient monument in Suffolk comprising the remains of a defensive earthwork associated with a medieval town. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003937.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments?

Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments 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 1003937.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Atomic bomb store on Thetford Heath (3.4 km), Bowl barrow 720m north east of East Farm (3.5 km), Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill (3.5 km).

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