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Walgrave Medieval Village is a deserted medieval settlement in Northamptonshire, England, representing a significant example of village depopulation during the medieval period. The abandoned areas preserve earthwork remains including ridge-and-furrow field systems, property boundaries, and structural platforms that indicate the layout and organisation of the settlement before its eventual decline. The site dates principally to the medieval period, with evidence suggesting occupation and agricultural use spanning several centuries. These archaeological remains provide important evidence for understanding patterns of medieval rural settlement, land use, and the social and economic factors that led to village abandonment in the English Midlands.
Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418583. View the official record →
Walgrave Medieval Village is a deserted medieval settlement in Northamptonshire, England, representing a significant example of village depopulation during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418583.
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.
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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.