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Deserted medieval site W of Lower Batch Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Somerset, England. The site comprises the remains of a medieval settlement that was subsequently abandoned, leaving earthwork traces and archaeological deposits characteristic of deserted medieval villages. The monument dates to the medieval period, with occupation and use patterns reflecting the economic and social changes that led to the desertion of rural settlements during the later medieval centuries. Such sites are significant for understanding medieval agricultural practice, settlement patterns, and the processes of depopulation that affected the English countryside.
Deserted medieval site W of Lower Batch Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003749. View the official record →
Deserted medieval site W of Lower Batch Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003749.
Deserted medieval site W of Lower Batch 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 1003749.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort at Fox Covert, 550m north east of Lamyatt Lodge (1.7 km), Roman building at Lamyatt Beacon, Creech Hill (1.9 km), Medieval bridge 100m south west of Wyke House (2 km).
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