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Bockhampton is a deserted medieval village in Berkshire, England, documented as a scheduled ancient monument. The settlement shows archaeological evidence of medieval occupation and represents the pattern of village abandonment that occurred across southern England during the late medieval period. Physical remains visible on the ground include earthworks characteristic of former domestic and agricultural structures, preserving the settlement layout within the landscape. The site contributes to understanding of medieval settlement patterns and the social and economic changes that led to the depopulation of rural communities in this region.
Bockhampton deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006957. View the official record →
Bockhampton is a deserted medieval village in Berkshire, England, documented as a scheduled ancient monument.
Bockhampton 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 1006957.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lambourn Cross (0.9 km), Boundary ditch E of Near Down (3.4 km), Ditch on Boydon Hole Farm (3.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Bockhampton 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.
Bockhampton deserted medieval village stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.