Archaeological sites · East of England
Freston
In or near Stutton.
Freston — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Freston is a archaeological located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Orwell Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Stour and Orwell Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Freston is an archaeological site located in the East of England. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details regarding its findings or designation are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9981, 1.1570
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Holbrook
- Postcode
- IP9 2PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/12512262293 (ODbL)
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Campsites · 3.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Freston?
- Freston is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP9 2PL), in the parish of Holbrook.
- What is Freston?
- Freston — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Freston?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP9 2PL.
- Is Freston a protected site?
- Yes — Freston is part of the Orwell Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Freston free to visit?
- Yes, Freston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Freston?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP9 2PL.