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

Deserted medieval village south-east of Letton Hall is a scheduled ancient monument in Norfolk representing a settlement abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves earthwork remains characteristic of deserted medieval villages, including ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and settlement features that indicate the extent and layout of the former community. Such sites are valuable archaeological records of medieval rural settlement and the processes of village desertion that affected parts of England between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. The monument's preservation as earthworks makes it an important source for understanding medieval agricultural practices and settlement patterns in East Anglia.

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?

Deserted medieval village south-east of Letton Hall is a scheduled ancient monument in Norfolk representing a settlement 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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