Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village, Great Palgrave

Deserted medieval village, Great Palgrave

England
List entry 1002894
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval village at Great Palgrave is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement abandoned during or shortly after the medieval period. The site preserves ridge and furrow field systems alongside structural foundations and property boundaries that illustrate the layout and agricultural practices of a medieval rural community. Located in Norfolk, the village represents one of numerous deserted settlements in East Anglia that were depopulated through economic and social changes characteristic of the late medieval and early modern periods. The surviving earthworks provide archaeological evidence of domestic occupation and land use patterns that would otherwise be inaccessible to historical study.

Deserted medieval village, Great Palgrave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002894. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval village, Great Palgrave?

Deserted medieval village at Great Palgrave is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement abandoned during or shortly after the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002894.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village, Great Palgrave?

Deserted medieval village, Great Palgrave 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 1002894.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village, Great Palgrave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St George's Church (3.4 km), Castle Acre Priory (3.4 km), Double moated site of Old Hall, 250m north west of Church Farm (3.5 km).

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