Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village SE of Letton Hall

Deserted medieval village SE of Letton Hall

England
List entry 1003905
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Deserted Medieval Village south-east of Letton Hall is a scheduled ancient monument situated in Norfolk, representing the remains of a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves earthwork evidence of the village layout, including the characteristic ridge and furrow patterns of medieval agricultural activity alongside structural remains of domestic occupation. Such deserted medieval villages became common across England from the fourteenth century onwards, resulting from economic pressures, changes in land use, and population decline. The survival of these earthworks at Letton provides archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns and agricultural practices in late medieval Norfolk.

Deserted medieval village SE of Letton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003905. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval village SE of Letton Hall?

The Deserted Medieval Village south-east of Letton Hall is a scheduled ancient monument situated in Norfolk, representing the remains of a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003905.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village SE of Letton Hall?

Deserted medieval village SE of Letton Hall 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 1003905.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village SE of Letton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds immediately west of Park Villas (1.2 km), Roman villa W of Woodrising Wood (1.7 km), Hazel Hurn moated site, fishponds and associated features (2.7 km).

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