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Deserted medieval village at Welcombe Farm is a settlement site located in Devon that was abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves archaeological evidence of medieval occupation including earthwork remains characteristic of a nucleated village settlement. The physical features visible across the landscape reflect patterns of habitation and land use typical of medieval rural communities in southwest England. The monument represents an important record of medieval settlement patterns and the processes of village desertion that affected many English rural communities during and after the later medieval period.
Deserted medieval village at Welcombe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002656. View the official record →
Deserted medieval village at Welcombe Farm is a settlement site located in Devon that was abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002656.
Deserted medieval village at Welcombe 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 1002656.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Codden Beacon (3.6 km), Fishpond in Lower Beer Wood, Castle Hill (5.6 km), Icehouse 260m north west of Castle Hill (6 km).
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