Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village

Deserted medieval village

England
List entry 1003906
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument in Norfolk comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns and building platforms typical of nucleated village settlements, evidence of domestic and agricultural occupation. The monument dates from the medieval period, with abandonment likely occurring in response to economic or social pressures common to Norfolk during the later medieval centuries. The earthworks represent an important archaeological record of medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in East Anglia.

Deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003906. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval village?

Deserted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument in Norfolk comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003906.

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 1003906.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Devil's Dyke ('The Launditch') (1.4 km), Old Hall moated site 100m north west of Almshouse Bungalow (2 km), Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (2.5 km).

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