Archaeological sites · East of England
Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement
In or near Hillington.
Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement — archaeological site in Flitcham with Appleton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Flitcham with Appleton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8145°, 0.5345°.
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Official information
The site features the ruins of St Mary's Church and the remains of the deserted medieval settlement of Appleton, which is noted in the Domesday Book. Visitors can explore the church's round tower and the earthworks of the former village, including a moat and remnants of a manor house.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement is an archaeological site located in the East Midlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance. The site is also within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) along the Norfolk Coast.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8145, 0.5345
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Flitcham with Appleton
- Postcode
- PE31 6BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17671701 (CC0)
- commons: Appleton Deserted Medieval Village - geograph.org.uk - 5319063.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement?
- Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE31 6BB), in the parish of Flitcham with Appleton.
- What is Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement?
- Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement — archaeological site in Flitcham with Appleton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement?
- Drivers can use postcode PE31 6BB.
- Is Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement a listed building?
- Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement a protected site?
- Yes — Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement free to visit?
- Yes, Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement is free to enter.
- How do I get to Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE31 6BB. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.