Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village

Deserted medieval village

England
List entry 1004953
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted Medieval Village is a scheduled ancient monument in Lincolnshire comprising the remains of a settlement abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves earthwork evidence of former dwellings, field systems, and settlement infrastructure that reflects the layout and organisation of village life during the Middle Ages. Such deserted villages are significant for understanding medieval rural economy, settlement patterns, and the social upheaval, whether through enclosure, plague, or economic change, that led to their abandonment. The physical remains visible at the site provide archaeological evidence for the study of medieval domestic life and agrarian practice in the East Midlands region.

Deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004953. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval village?

Deserted Medieval Village is a scheduled ancient monument in Lincolnshire comprising the remains of a settlement abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004953.

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 1004953.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Barrow 360m south of Black Plantation (6.5 km), Long Barrow 440m south-west of Black Plantation (6.6 km), Long barrow to the north of Withcall (6.9 km).

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