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 medieval settlement site located in Huntingdonshire. The village represents a deserted medieval village, a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period, likely as a result of agricultural reorganisation, enclosure, or economic change common to many English settlements from the thirteenth century onwards. The site survives as earthworks and archaeological features in the landscape north of Washingley Park. Such deserted villages constitute important archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns, land use, and the social and economic transformations that shaped the English countryside.

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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Questions & answers

What is Deserted village N of Washingley Park?

Deserted village N of Washingley Park is a medieval settlement site 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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