Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarbury Castle Farm deserted Medieval village

Barbury Castle Farm deserted Medieval village

England
List entry 1013415
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Barbury Castle Farm is a deserted medieval village site located in Wiltshire, England, situated within the landscape of the Marlborough Downs. The settlement dates to the medieval period and is represented today by earthwork remains including ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and structural features that indicate former habitation and agricultural use. The site's desertion, like many villages across southern England, likely occurred during the late medieval period when economic and social factors led to the abandonment of rural settlements. The village forms part of the broader archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns in Wiltshire and contributes to understanding the historical development of the region's countryside.

Barbury Castle Farm deserted Medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013415. View the official record →

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What is Barbury Castle Farm deserted Medieval village?

Barbury Castle Farm is a deserted medieval village site located in Wiltshire, England, situated within the landscape of the Marlborough Downs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013415.

Who is responsible for protecting Barbury Castle Farm deserted Medieval village?

Barbury Castle Farm 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 1013415.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barbury Castle Farm deserted Medieval village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m north of East Kennett long barrow forming part of a cemetery (9.4 km), Bowl barrow 200m east of East Kennett long barrow forming part of a barrow cemetery (9.5 km), Bowl barrow 50m north east of East Kennett long barrow forming part of a cemetery (9.6 km).

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