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Deserted village is a scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire, England, representing the archaeological remains of a medieval settlement that was abandoned, likely during the post-medieval period. The site preserves earthwork evidence of former habitation, including the ground plans of houses, field systems, and other structures that provide insight into rural settlement patterns and land use in northern England. Such deserted villages are significant for understanding the demographic, economic, and social changes that affected English villages from the late medieval period onwards, including factors such as enclosure, plague impact, and shifts in agricultural practice. The monument's survival as visible earthworks makes it an important resource for archaeological study and landscape history.
Deserted village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004125. View the official record →
Deserted village is a scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire, England, representing the archaeological remains of a medieval settlement that was abandoned, likely during the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004125.
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 1004125.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aldborough Cross (2.5 km), Aldborough Roman town (2.7 km), Stone alignment west of Boroughbridge known as the Devil's Arrows, including three standing stones and the setting for a fourth (3.5 km).
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