Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval site 1/4 mile (400m) W of Okehampton camp

Deserted medieval site 1/4 mile (400m) W of Okehampton camp

England
List entry 1002654
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

This deserted medieval site lies approximately 400 metres west of Okehampton camp in Devon and represents the remains of a settlement abandoned during the medieval period. The monument consists of earthwork features characteristic of medieval habitation, including the ground plans of former dwellings and associated field systems. Such deserted medieval villages are significant archaeological resources for understanding settlement patterns, land use, and social organisation in medieval Devon, particularly during the period of economic and demographic change in the later medieval centuries. The site's proximity to Okehampton camp situates it within a landscape shaped by both medieval settlement and later military development.

Deserted medieval site 1/4 mile (400m) W of Okehampton camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002654. View the official record →

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What is Deserted medieval site 1/4 mile (400m) W of Okehampton camp?

This deserted medieval site lies approximately 400 metres west of Okehampton camp in Devon and represents the remains of a settlement abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002654.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval site 1/4 mile (400m) W of Okehampton camp?

Deserted medieval site 1/4 mile (400m) W of Okehampton camp 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 1002654.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval site 1/4 mile (400m) W of Okehampton camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ten stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed settlement at Watern Oke (9.7 km), A stone hut circle forming part of the unenclosed stone hut circle settlement at Watern Oke (9.8 km), A double stone hut circle forming part of the unenclosed stone hut circle settlement at Watern Oke (9.8 km).

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