Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway

Deserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway

England
List entry 1008666
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway is a scheduled ancient monument in Durham comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement and its associated agricultural landscape. The site preserves ridge and furrow field patterns alongside structural evidence of domestic occupation, representing the material record of medieval rural settlement and land management practices. The monument dates to the medieval period, with the village's desertion occurring during the post-medieval era as settlement patterns shifted and land use changed. The earthworks remain visible as surface topography, providing archaeological evidence of the agricultural economy and social organisation of the medieval North of England.

Deserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008666. View the official record →

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What is Deserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway?

Deserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway is a scheduled ancient monument in Durham comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement and its associated agricultural landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008666.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway?

Deserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway 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 1008666.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coxhoe medieval settlement, 170m south west of East House Farm (1.3 km), Middleham Castle (3.9 km), Old Thornley medieval settlement, open field system and hollow way, 110m north of Thornley Hall Farm (4.2 km).

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