Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village

Deserted medieval village

England
List entry 1002071
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval village is a depopulated settlement site in Gloucestershire, England, representing the remains of a nucleated community that was abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves archaeological evidence of domestic occupation through earthwork features including house platforms, field systems, and associated landscape divisions typical of planned medieval villages. Such desertion commonly resulted from factors including the economic disruptions of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, agricultural reorganisation, or conversion of arable land to pastoral use. The site retains significance as a material record of medieval settlement patterns and the social transformations that shaped the English countryside.

Deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002071. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval village?

Deserted medieval village is a depopulated settlement site in Gloucestershire, England, representing the remains of a nucleated community that was abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002071.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village?

Deserted medieval village 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 1002071.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Margaret's Camp, moated site and associated remains (1.4 km), Holm Castle, site of (1.5 km), Site of St Mary's Abbey (1.6 km).

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