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Godwick deserted village is a medieval settlement site in Norfolk, England, which was abandoned during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The site preserves earthwork remains including ridge-and-furrow fields, house platforms, and hollow ways that reflect the layout and agricultural organisation of a late medieval farming community. Archaeological investigation and surface survey have revealed the characteristic features of a planned settlement with tofts and crofts arranged along a linear village street. The desertion of Godwick, like many Norfolk villages, resulted from the combined pressures of enclosure for sheep farming and declining population in the post-medieval period.
Deserted village, Godwick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002889. View the official record →
Godwick deserted village is a medieval settlement site in Norfolk, England, which was abandoned during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002889.
Deserted village, Godwick 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 1002889.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mileham Castle (2.8 km), Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (3 km), Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1km north west of High House Farm (4.6 km).
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