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Croxton is a deserted medieval village in Cambridgeshire with associated early modern garden remains. The site preserves archaeological evidence of medieval settlement activity, including earthwork features characteristic of nucleated village layout patterns, alongside later garden infrastructure that dates to the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The survival of both settlement and horticultural features on a single site provides valuable evidence for continuity and change in land use patterns during the transition from medieval to early modern periods. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance for understanding rural settlement history in the East Anglian region.
Croxton deserted medieval village and 16th-17th century garden remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006783. View the official record →
Croxton is a deserted medieval village in Cambridgeshire with associated early modern garden remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006783.
Croxton deserted medieval village and 16th-17th century garden 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 1006783.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Pond Farm (2.1 km), Moated site at Manor Farm (2.2 km), Deserted village (site of) at Weald (2.2 km).
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