Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAbandoned Medieval Village of Little Oxendon

Abandoned Medieval Village of Little Oxendon

England
List entry 1418685
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Little Oxendon is a deserted medieval village in Northamptonshire, England, that represents a settlement abandoned during the late medieval period. The site contains the earthwork remains of former dwellings, field systems, and a church, which together document the layout and extent of the medieval community that once occupied this location. The village's desertion reflects the broader process of settlement shift and depopulation that affected many English villages from the fourteenth century onwards, driven by factors including economic change, plague, and the consolidation of agricultural holdings. The surviving earthworks and any associated artefactual material make Little Oxendon a significant archaeological record of medieval rural life and settlement patterns in the East Midlands.

Abandoned Medieval Village of Little Oxendon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418685. View the official record →

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What is Abandoned Medieval Village of Little Oxendon?

Little Oxendon is a deserted medieval village in Northamptonshire, England, that represents a settlement abandoned during the late medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418685.

Who is responsible for protecting Abandoned Medieval Village of Little Oxendon?

Abandoned Medieval Village of Little Oxendon 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 1418685.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abandoned Medieval Village of Little Oxendon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement remains at East Farndon (1.3 km), Clipston medieval settlement (3.5 km), Braybrooke Bridge (3.5 km).

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