Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village at Colemore

Deserted medieval village at Colemore

England
List entry 1001805
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Colemore is a deserted medieval village located in Hampshire, England. The site preserves earthwork remains indicative of medieval settlement, including ridge and furrow field patterns and structural features typical of abandoned rural communities that were depopulated during the medieval period. The village represents an important archaeological record of medieval agrarian settlement and its subsequent desertion, a phenomenon that affected numerous English villages particularly between the 13th and 16th centuries. The surviving earthworks at Colemore provide valuable evidence for understanding medieval village planning, land use, and the social and economic factors that led to settlement abandonment in this region of southern England.

Deserted medieval village at Colemore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001805. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval village at Colemore?

Colemore is a deserted medieval village located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001805.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village at Colemore?

Deserted medieval village at Colemore 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 1001805.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village at Colemore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 150m south east of the Club House on Petersfield Heath Common, part of the Petersfield Heath Group (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 160m south of the Club House on Petersfield Heath Common, part of the Petersfield Heath Group (9.2 km), Saucer barrow 220m south of the Club House on Petersfield Heath Common, part of the Petersfield Heath Group (9.2 km).

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