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Newtown is a deserted medieval settlement located on the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, England. The site represents the remains of a planned town established in the thirteenth century, likely founded as part of medieval urban expansion on the island. Archaeological evidence and surviving earthworks reveal the layout of streets and building plots characteristic of a deliberately planned settlement, though the town never achieved significant prosperity and was eventually abandoned. The site retains considerable archaeological value as a well-preserved example of a failed medieval urban venture, with its physical features remaining visible in the landscape despite centuries of desertion.
Deserted medieval town of Newtown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001820. View the official record →
Newtown is a deserted medieval settlement located on the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001820.
Deserted medieval town of Newtown 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 1001820.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The western of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, SSW of Ladle Hill (7.4 km), The eastern of two rectangular enclosures on Great Litchfield Down, SSW of Ladle Hill (7.5 km), Bowl barrow 730m south west of the unfinished hillfort on Ladle Hill (7.6 km).
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