Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House

Deserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House

England
List entry 1011259
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval village in Somerset. The settlement dates to the medieval period and represents evidence of human habitation and agricultural activity that was subsequently abandoned. The site survives as earthwork features visible in the landscape, which provide archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region. Such deserted medieval settlements are important for understanding the evolution of rural communities and the factors, whether economic, social, or environmental, that led to their eventual depopulation.

Deserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011259. View the official record →

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What is Deserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House?

Deserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval village in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011259.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House?

Deserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House 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 1011259.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm (7.1 km), Two confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill (7.3 km), Bowl barrow 300m NNE of Quarry Farm: part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery (7.7 km).

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