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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · East of England

Blood Hill

In or near Mundford.

Blood Hill — archaeological in england east.

St Helen’s well (spring) pool - geograph.org.uk - 3429668

Imogen Radford — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Thetford · 4.8 km

About

Blood Hill is a archaeological located in england east. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Blood Hill is an archaeological site located in the East of England. It is notable for its historical significance and is of interest to those studying the region's ancient past. The site features various remnants that provide insight into the area's archaeological heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4558, 0.7078
County
Suffolk
District
West Suffolk
Parish
Santon Downham
Postcode
IP27 0TX
Parliamentary constituency
West Suffolk
Nearest railway station
Thetford4.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blood Hill?
Blood Hill is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP27 0TX), in the parish of Santon Downham.
What is Blood Hill?
Blood Hill — archaeological in england east.
How do I get to Blood Hill?
The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP27 0TX.
Is Blood Hill a protected site?
Yes — Blood Hill is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Blood Hill?
The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP27 0TX.