Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAbandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village

Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village

England
List entry 1418583
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Walgrave Medieval Village is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire comprising the abandoned earthworks of a medieval settlement. The site preserves ridge and furrow field systems and the platforms of former dwellings, representing the physical remains of a village that was depopulated, likely during the period of enclosure and sheep farming expansion in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. These landscape features provide archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the social and economic changes that led to village desertion across the Midlands. The earthworks remain largely undisturbed, offering valuable testimony to the medieval agrarian economy and the landscape transformations of early modern England.

Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418583. View the official record →

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What is Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village?

Walgrave Medieval Village is a scheduled ancient monument in Northamptonshire comprising the abandoned earthworks of a medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418583.

Who is responsible for protecting Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village?

Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village 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 1418583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Walgrave moated site. (0.6 km), Medieval village of Faxton (3.9 km), Brixworth market cross (5.4 km).

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