Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village and chapel at Tughall

Deserted medieval village and chapel at Tughall

England
List entry 1014732
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Tughall is a deserted medieval village and chapel site located in Northumberland, England. The settlement dates from the medieval period and represents evidence of human habitation and religious practice that was subsequently abandoned, leaving behind archaeological remains that contribute to understanding rural settlement patterns in northern England. The site comprises earthwork features indicative of a former village layout alongside the remains of a chapel, which together testify to the organized community structure that once existed at this location. Such deserted medieval villages are significant for revealing the processes of settlement abandonment and landscape change during and after the medieval period.

Deserted medieval village and chapel at Tughall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014732. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval village and chapel at Tughall?

Tughall is a deserted medieval village and chapel site located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014732.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village and chapel at Tughall?

Deserted medieval village and chapel at Tughall 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 1014732.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village and chapel at Tughall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote S of Glebe Farm (4.6 km), North Charlton medieval village and open field system (5.6 km), Prehistoric burial mound, 420m north west of East Linkhall (6 km).

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