Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village of Ulnaby

Deserted medieval village of Ulnaby

England
List entry 1008972
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval village of Ulnaby is a settlement site located in County Durham that was abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves archaeological evidence of domestic occupation and settlement patterns characteristic of the high medieval period, with earthworks and field systems remaining visible across the landscape. Like many deserted medieval villages in northern England, Ulnaby's abandonment reflects the economic and social upheavals of the later medieval period, possibly related to changes in land use, depopulation, or shifting agricultural practices. The surviving archaeological remains provide valuable evidence for understanding rural settlement and desertion in the medieval north of England.

Deserted medieval village of Ulnaby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008972. View the official record →

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What is Deserted medieval village of Ulnaby?

Deserted medieval village of Ulnaby is a settlement site located in County Durham that was abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008972.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village of Ulnaby?

Deserted medieval village of Ulnaby 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 1008972.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village of Ulnaby?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 190m south east of Cliffe Hall (2.7 km), Manfield shrunken medieval village and associated field system (4.1 km), Coniscliffe Road waterworks (4.6 km).

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