Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval settlement at Lower Barpham Farm

Deserted medieval settlement at Lower Barpham Farm

England
List entry 1015883
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval settlement at Lower Barpham Farm is a collection of earthwork remains representing a medieval rural community in Sussex. The site preserves physical evidence of domestic and agricultural occupation spanning the medieval period, visible as low banks, ditches, and surface irregularities characteristic of abandoned settlement sites. The desertion of such settlements typically occurred following economic or social disruptions during the later medieval period, though the specific circumstances of abandonment at Lower Barpham remain consistent with broader patterns of rural depopulation in southern England. The earthworks constitute important archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the Sussex Weald.

Deserted medieval settlement at Lower Barpham Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015883. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval settlement at Lower Barpham Farm?

Deserted medieval settlement at Lower Barpham Farm is a collection of earthwork remains representing a medieval rural community in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015883.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval settlement at Lower Barpham Farm?

Deserted medieval settlement at Lower Barpham Farm 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 1015883.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval settlement at Lower Barpham Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval settlement at Upper Barpham Farm (0.5 km), Prehistoric flint mine and part of a round barrow cemetery at Blackpatch, 400m north east of Myrtle Grove Farm (2.4 km), Burpham camp (3.2 km).

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