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Deserted medieval village at Darknoll Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Dorset, England. The site represents the remains of a medieval settlement that was abandoned, likely during the late medieval period when depopulation affected many English villages. The archaeological evidence visible on the ground includes earthwork features characteristic of deserted medieval villages, such as ridge-and-furrow field systems and the levelled remains of former dwellings and associated structures. The site is of significance for understanding patterns of medieval settlement, land use, and the economic changes that led to rural depopulation in southern England.
Deserted medieval village at Darknoll Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002379. View the official record →
Deserted medieval village at Darknoll Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002379.
Deserted medieval village at Darknoll Farm 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 1002379.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks SE of Park Wood, including round barrow (7.7 km), Bowl barrow on Green Hill 350m north west of Keepers Cottage (8 km), Earthworks on Houghton South Down, including group of three round barrows (8.1 km).
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