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Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church

Wales
Cadw SAM MM202
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Medieval Village
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church is a deserted medieval settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MM202. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a medieval village that was occupied during the medieval period before eventual abandonment. The physical character of the settlement is preserved as buried and surface features including property boundaries, building platforms, and field systems that reflect the organisation of domestic and agricultural life. Such deserted villages represent important evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns, economy, and the social upheaval that led to depopulation in Wales during the later medieval period.

Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM202. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church?

Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church is a deserted medieval settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MM202. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM202.

What period does Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church date from?

Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted medieval village. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church?

Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM202.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilcrick Hill Camp (0.3 km), Medieval Building adjoining Magor Churchyard (1.8 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Crosses, Magor (1.9 km).

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