What does the cryptic crossword clue "Archaeological site where sheep uncovered: clear off around it (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "Archaeological site". The wordplay uses a deletion. UTTON (synonym="”sheep” without the top letter/”uncovered”") in SHOO (synonym="”clear off” around it") = SUTTONHOO; definition: "Archaeological site" The answer is SUTTONHOO.

Archaeological site where sheep uncovered: clear off around it (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29188 | 15 Down | 2023-09-29 flower

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