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Ardwick is a deserted medieval village located in Hertfordshire, England. The settlement dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of rural depopulation that occurred across England during the later medieval centuries. Archaeological evidence and documentary records indicate the village was abandoned, leaving behind earthwork remains that survive as ridge-and-furrow field systems and settlement features characteristic of medieval habitation. The site contributes to our understanding of medieval agrarian settlement patterns and the complex social and economic factors that led to village desertion in this region.
Ardwick deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005238. View the official record →
Ardwick is a deserted medieval village located in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005238.
Ardwick deserted 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 1005238.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately north west of Moat Farm (5.1 km), Moated site and fishponds 200m north west of Vatche's Farm (5.7 km), Motte and bailey in grounds of manor house (8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Ardwick deserted 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.
Ardwick deserted medieval village stands on Gault Formation And Upper Greensand Formation (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Cenomanian. The rock here is mudstone, sandstone and limestone.