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Cold Weston is a deserted medieval village in Shropshire, England, situated in the parish of Stottesdon. The settlement, which dates from the medieval period, is now represented by earthwork remains including ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and structural features that indicate the former layout of domestic and agricultural activity. The village was abandoned at some point during the medieval or early post-medieval period, leaving behind archaeological evidence of occupation that survives as landscape features. The site contributes to our understanding of rural settlement patterns and land use in medieval Shropshire.
Cold Weston deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006241. View the official record →
Cold Weston is a deserted medieval village in Shropshire, England, situated in the parish of Stottesdon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006241.
Cold Weston 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 1006241.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm (7.7 km), Bowl barrow on Old Field, 700m south-east of Ludlow golf course club house (8 km), Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm (8.1 km).
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