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A deserted medieval village is a settlement in Yorkshire that was abandoned during the medieval period, leaving behind archaeological evidence of its former occupation. Such villages typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and represent communities displaced by processes including enclosure for sheep farming, plague, or economic decline. The physical remains usually comprise earthworks indicating former house platforms, field systems, and occasionally the footings of more substantial structures such as a church or manor house. These sites are valuable for understanding medieval rural life, settlement patterns, and the social upheavals that led to depopulation across England during the later medieval period.
Deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003665. View the official record →
A deserted medieval village is a settlement in Yorkshire that was abandoned during the medieval period, leaving behind archaeological evidence of its former occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003665.
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 1003665.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carperby market cross (1.8 km), Bolton Castle (1.9 km), Bolton Parks Lead Mine and ore works (2.3 km).
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