Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle

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History & significance

The deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden constitute a complex of archaeological remains situated south of The Castle in Durham. The site encompasses evidence of settlement spanning from the early medieval period through to the medieval desertion, with the moated site and associated timber structures representing domestic occupation of considerable antiquity. The physical remains, preserved as earthworks and subsurface deposits, provide archaeological testimony to patterns of settlement and land use across several centuries. This monument designation reflects the significance of Castle Eden as a location of sustained human activity from the early medieval period, with the moated enclosure representing a characteristic form of medieval domestic fortification common to northern England.

Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015842. View the official record →

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