Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval village, Sutton St Michael

Deserted medieval village, Sutton St Michael

England
List entry 1005323
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval village, Sutton St Michael is a scheduled ancient monument located in Herefordshire that represents the remains of a settlement abandoned during the medieval period. The site retains visible earthworks characteristic of deserted medieval villages, including ridge-and-furrow field systems and the structural platforms of former dwellings that testify to the layout and organisation of the settlement. The village was likely depopulated during the later medieval period, a phenomenon affecting numerous rural communities across England as economic and social conditions shifted. The monument preserves important archaeological evidence of medieval rural life and settlement patterns in the Welsh Marches region.

Deserted medieval village, Sutton St Michael is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005323. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval village, Sutton St Michael?

Deserted medieval village, Sutton St Michael is a scheduled ancient monument located in Herefordshire that represents the remains of a settlement abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005323.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval village, Sutton St Michael?

Deserted medieval village, Sutton St Michael 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 1005323.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval village, Sutton St Michael?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hereford Castle (6.4 km), Row Ditch (entrenchment) (6.6 km), Site of Rotherwas House, earthwork remains of formal gardens, and Rotherwas Chapel (7.6 km).

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