Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village at King's Hill

Deserted medieval village at King's Hill

England
List entry 1005724
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The deserted medieval village at King's Hill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Warwickshire, England, representing a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves earthwork remains characteristic of nucleated village settlement, including former house platforms, field systems, and associated landscape features that document the physical organisation of medieval rural life. The monument dates to the medieval period, with the desertion likely resulting from the economic and social changes that affected English villages from the fourteenth century onwards. The survival of these earthwork remains provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding the layout, development, and ultimate abandonment of a medieval English community.

Deserted medieval village at King's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005724. View the official record →

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What is Deserted medieval village at King's Hill?

The deserted medieval village at King's Hill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Warwickshire, England, representing a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005724.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village at King's Hill?

Deserted medieval village at King's Hill 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 1005724.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village at King's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stare Bridge (3.2 km), Wappenbury camp univallate hillfort and medieval settlement remains (7 km), Hunningham Bridge (7.4 km).

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