Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village 320m west of Quickening Cote

Deserted medieval village 320m west of Quickening Cote

England
List entry 1011416
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval village 320m west of Quickening Cote is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland, England. The site represents the remains of a settlement abandoned during the medieval period, a phenomenon common across northern England where villages were depopulated through various economic and social pressures between the late medieval period and early modern times. The surviving archaeological evidence typically comprises earthworks including house platforms, field systems, and other settlement features that mark the layout of the former community. Such deserted villages provide valuable information about medieval settlement patterns, land use, and the processes of rural depopulation that reshaped the English landscape.

Deserted medieval village 320m west of Quickening Cote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011416. View the official record →

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What is Deserted medieval village 320m west of Quickening Cote?

Deserted medieval village 320m west of Quickening Cote is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011416.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village 320m west of Quickening Cote?

Deserted medieval village 320m west of Quickening Cote 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 1011416.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village 320m west of Quickening Cote?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three target operator bunkers 730m north of Hopehead (8.7 km), Round cairn cemetery on Levey Bog, 880m north east of Hopehead (8.8 km), Target operator bunker, cable trenching and three target pits 750m north of Hopehead (8.8 km).

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