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The Deserted Medieval Village of Hamilton is a scheduled ancient monument in Leicestershire representing the remains of a medieval settlement that was abandoned, likely during the period of economic and social upheaval in the late medieval period. The site preserves earthwork evidence of former dwelling plots, field systems, and other structural features typical of nucleated village settlements of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The abandonment of such villages during this era often resulted from a combination of factors including depopulation, enclosure for pastoral farming, and changing economic circumstances. The surviving topographical features at Hamilton provide valuable archaeological evidence for understanding rural settlement patterns and the processes of village desertion in the English Midlands.
Deserted medieval village of Hamilton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012557. View the official record →
The Deserted Medieval Village of Hamilton is a scheduled ancient monument in Leicestershire representing the remains of a medieval settlement that was abandoned, likely during the period of economic and social upheaval in the late medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012557.
Deserted medieval village of Hamilton 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 1012557.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, All Saints' churchyard (1.9 km), Moated site at Ingarsby (4.6 km), Moated site and deserted medieval village at Old Ingarsby (4.8 km).
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