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Deserted village is a medieval settlement in Durham, England, representing a village that was abandoned sometime between the medieval period and the early modern era. The site contains archaeological remains of domestic structures and associated features characteristic of a nucleated settlement, with evidence of occupation during the medieval centuries. Like many deserted villages across northern England, its abandonment likely resulted from a combination of factors including economic changes, depopulation, or the consolidation of agricultural land. The earthworks and subsurface archaeology preserve important evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns and domestic life in the Durham region.
Deserted village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002335. View the official record →
Deserted village is a medieval settlement in Durham, England, representing a village that was abandoned sometime between the medieval period and the early modern era. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002335.
Deserted village 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 1002335.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coatham Mundeville medieval village, fishpond and areas of rig and furrow (4 km), Ketton Bridge (4.8 km), Middleham Castle (7.3 km).
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