Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBroomsthorpe Deserted Medieval Village

Broomsthorpe Deserted Medieval Village

England
List entry 1013412
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Broomsthorpe Deserted Medieval Village is a medieval settlement site located in Norfolk, England, representing the remains of a community that was abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves evidence of domestic occupation and settlement patterns typical of Norfolk villages from the medieval era, with visible earthworks and archaeological features that indicate the former layout of houses and field systems. Like many deserted medieval villages across England, Broomsthorpe was likely depopulated through a combination of economic and social pressures that affected rural communities during the later medieval period. The site remains of archaeological interest as a record of everyday medieval life and the processes of settlement change in East Anglia.

Broomsthorpe Deserted Medieval Village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013412. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broomsthorpe Deserted Medieval Village?

Broomsthorpe Deserted Medieval Village is a medieval settlement site located in Norfolk, England, representing the remains of a community that was abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013412.

Who is responsible for protecting Broomsthorpe Deserted Medieval Village?

Broomsthorpe 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 1013412.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broomsthorpe Deserted Medieval Village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange (4.2 km), Bell barrow on West Rudham Common, 950m SSE of the Grange (5.3 km), West Rudham long barrow (5.5 km).

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