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Deserted medieval settlement and associated fields at Lytes Cary is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval village and its surrounding agricultural landscape in Somerset. The settlement shows evidence of occupation during the medieval period, with visible ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns in the fields indicating the arable farming practices typical of the period. The site preserves the ground plan of former domestic structures through subtle earthwork features, reflecting the layout and organisation of a working medieval community. The desertion of the settlement reflects the broader patterns of village depopulation that occurred across England during and after the medieval period, making the site archaeologically significant for understanding rural settlement patterns and land use change.
Deserted medieval settlement and associated fields, Lytes Cary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008253. View the official record →
Deserted medieval settlement and associated fields at Lytes Cary is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval village and its surrounding agricultural landscape in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008253.
Deserted medieval settlement and associated fields, Lytes Cary 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 1008253.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northover House, late Roman cemetery (3.7 km), Ilchester Roman town (4.2 km), Pill Bridge (4.5 km).
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