Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted village N of Washingley Park

Deserted village N of Washingley Park

England
List entry 1006850
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted village N of Washingley Park is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement located in Huntingdonshire. The site exhibits characteristic ridge-and-furrow field systems and settlement features typical of villages abandoned during the late medieval period, when economic and social pressures led to the depopulation of numerous English rural communities. The earthworks preserve evidence of former habitation patterns and agricultural organisation, offering archaeological insight into medieval settlement structure and the processes of village desertion. The monument's survival as upstanding earthworks makes it an important resource for understanding the medieval landscape and the factors that shaped patterns of settlement in this region.

Deserted village N of Washingley Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006850. View the official record →

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What is Deserted village N of Washingley Park?

Deserted village N of Washingley Park is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement located in Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006850.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted village N of Washingley Park?

Deserted village N of Washingley Park 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 1006850.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted village N of Washingley Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beaulieu Hall moated site. (5.6 km), Great Hall Spinney moat (6.3 km), Sawtry moat and shrunken medieval village (6.5 km).

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