Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBi-focal deserted medieval settlement earthworks

Bi-focal deserted medieval settlement earthworks

England
List entry 1004671
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bi-focal deserted medieval settlement earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument in Cambridgeshire comprising the remains of a medieval village settlement. The site displays characteristic ridge and furrow cultivation patterns alongside structural earthworks indicating domestic occupation, reflecting the layout of a settlement abandoned during the medieval period. The earthworks represent evidence of medieval agricultural and residential activity in the landscape, preserving in relief the organisation of a once-occupied village. Such deserted settlement sites provide significant archaeological insight into medieval rural life, settlement patterns, and the processes of medieval village abandonment that affected many English communities.

Bi-focal deserted medieval settlement earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004671. View the official record →

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What is Bi-focal deserted medieval settlement earthworks?

Bi-focal deserted medieval settlement earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument in Cambridgeshire comprising the remains of a medieval village settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004671.

Who is responsible for protecting Bi-focal deserted medieval settlement earthworks?

Bi-focal deserted medieval settlement earthworks 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 1004671.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bi-focal deserted medieval settlement earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including John o'Gaunt's House: a motte castle and moated site 300m NE of Haygate Farm (5.8 km), Moated site in Moyne's Wood (6.4 km), Bury Yard moated site adjacent to Milldyke (6.6 km).

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