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Onley is a deserted medieval village located in Northamptonshire, England, which represents a settlement abandoned during the medieval period, likely as a result of the enclosure movement or economic pressures that characterised rural depopulation in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The site is evidenced by earthworks and surface features that preserve the plan of the former settlement, including the characteristic ridge and furrow field systems and structural remains that indicate the layout of dwellings and associated buildings. As a scheduled ancient monument, Onley contributes to our understanding of medieval settlement patterns and the processes of village desertion that affected many English communities during this period.
Abandoned medieval village of Onley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003900. View the official record →
Onley is a deserted medieval village located in Northamptonshire, England, which represents a settlement abandoned during the medieval period, likely as a result of the enclosure movement or economic pressures that characterised rural depopulation in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003900.
Abandoned medieval village of Onley 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 1003900.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval standing cross in The Square (2.8 km), Barby motte castle (3.1 km), Moated site S of Manor Farm House (3.5 km).
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