Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village

Deserted medieval village

England
List entry 1003665
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval village is a deserted settlement site in Yorkshire, England, representing the abandonment of a rural community during the late medieval period. The monument comprises earthwork remains that include ridge and furrow field systems, house platforms, and other structural features characteristic of nucleated village settlements typical of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such deserted medieval villages are significant archaeological evidence for understanding medieval rural economy, social organisation, and the processes of settlement shift and consolidation that occurred across England during the later Middle Ages. The site's preservation as earthworks rather than built structures makes it particularly valuable for studying medieval settlement patterns through landscape archaeology.

Deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003665. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval village?

Deserted medieval village is a deserted settlement site in Yorkshire, England, representing the abandonment of a rural community during the late medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003665.

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 1003665.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village?

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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