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Deserted medieval settlement at Upper Barpham Farm is a archaeological site in Sussex comprising the remains of a medieval village that was abandoned, likely during the late medieval period. The settlement is visible as earthworks including house platforms, field systems, and associated ridge and furrow cultivation patterns that survive across the landscape. Such deserted medieval villages are significant for understanding rural settlement patterns, land use, and economic conditions during the medieval period, particularly the factors that led to village abandonment in post-medieval centuries. The site retains important archaeological potential for investigating domestic life and agricultural practices in medieval Sussex.
Deserted medieval settlement at Upper Barpham Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015882. View the official record →
Deserted medieval settlement at Upper Barpham Farm is a archaeological site in Sussex comprising the remains of a medieval village that was abandoned, likely during the late medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015882.
Deserted medieval settlement at Upper 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 1015882.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burpham camp (2.7 km), Ringwork 400m NNW of Batworthpark House (4.2 km), Flint mine and part of a cross dyke 300m south east of Tolmare Farm (4.4 km).
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