Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlatherwycke medieval village remains

Blatherwycke medieval village remains

England
List entry 1003635
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blatherwycke is a deserted medieval village site located in Northamptonshire. The settlement remains are visible as earthworks and ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns across the landscape, representing the physical traces of a community that was abandoned during the medieval period. The village follows a characteristic linear settlement pattern typical of medieval English villages, with evidence of former dwellings, tofts, and associated agricultural strips preserved as earthwork features. The site documents the broader phenomenon of village desertion that occurred across England, particularly from the thirteenth century onwards, resulting from economic change, plague, and enclosure movements.

Blatherwycke medieval village remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003635. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blatherwycke medieval village remains?

Blatherwycke is a deserted medieval village site located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003635.

Who is responsible for protecting Blatherwycke medieval village remains?

Blatherwycke medieval village remains 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 1003635.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blatherwycke medieval village remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fineshade motte and bailey castle and abbey (1.8 km), Boundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm (2.1 km), Iron Age enclosure (3.1 km).

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