Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village E of Manor Farm

Deserted medieval village E of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1004686
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval village E of Manor Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Wiltshire that represents a settlement abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves earthwork evidence of the former village layout, including the remains of house platforms, field systems, and other structural features characteristic of medieval rural settlements. Such deserted medieval villages across England document the significant demographic and social changes that occurred from the thirteenth century onwards, including the impacts of plague, enclosure, and economic shifts that led communities to be depopulated and abandoned. The survival of these earthworks at this location provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns and the lived landscape of medieval England.

Deserted medieval village E of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004686. View the official record →

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What is Deserted medieval village E of Manor Farm?

Deserted medieval village E of Manor Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Wiltshire that represents a settlement abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004686.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village E of Manor Farm?

Deserted medieval village E of Manor 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 1004686.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village E of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure north of Chirton Gorse (6.8 km), Boundary earthwork east of Church Hill (7.8 km), Two boundary earthworks on the west of Rushall Down (8 km).

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