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Newsham is a deserted medieval village located in Yorkshire, England, whose remains are documented as a scheduled ancient monument. The settlement represents a typical example of the nucleated villages that developed across northern England during the medieval period, with evidence of habitation concentrated in the central area of the site. The village was eventually abandoned, leaving behind earthwork remains that preserve the ground plan of former buildings, field systems, and the broader layout of the settlement. The site provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns and the processes of village desertion that affected many English communities from the later medieval period onwards.
Deserted medieval village of Newsham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013626. View the official record →
Newsham is a deserted medieval village located in Yorkshire, England, whose remains are documented as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013626.
Deserted medieval village of Newsham 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 1013626.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, 500m south of Buckton Barn (2.3 km), Bowl barrow, 500m SSW of Buckton Barn (2.5 km), Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads (2.7 km).
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