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Deserted medieval village of Nether Adber is a deserted settlement site located in Somerset, England, representing the remains of a medieval village that was abandoned in the post-medieval period. The site preserves earthwork evidence characteristic of a nucleated settlement, including former house platforms, field systems, and associated ridge and furrow cultivation patterns that document the layout and land use of the medieval community. The monument dates primarily to the medieval period, with occupation likely spanning several centuries before the village's eventual desertion. Such deserted medieval villages are significant for understanding medieval settlement patterns, agricultural practices, and the economic and social changes that led to village abandonment across England.
Deserted medieval village of Nether Adber is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008251. View the official record →
Deserted medieval village of Nether Adber is a deserted settlement site located in Somerset, England, representing the remains of a medieval village that was abandoned in the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008251.
Deserted medieval village of Nether Adber 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 1008251.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman temporary camp at East Farm (5.9 km), Roman villa SE of East Farm (6.2 km), Wyke barns (6.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Deserted medieval village of Nether Adber's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Deserted medieval village of Nether Adber stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.