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Deserted village of Abbotstone is a medieval settlement site in Hampshire that was abandoned during the post-medieval period. The village represents a typical example of desertion patterns common across southern England, where communities were depopulated through a combination of economic and social pressures. Archaeological and documentary evidence indicates occupation during the medieval period, with the settlement's earthworks surviving as ridge and furrow cultivation patterns, building platforms, and other topographical features characteristic of abandoned villages. The site retains historical significance as evidence of medieval rural settlement organisation and the broader processes of village desertion that transformed the English landscape between the late medieval and early modern periods.
Deserted village of Abbotstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001866. View the official record →
Deserted village of Abbotstone is a medieval settlement site in Hampshire that was abandoned during the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001866.
Deserted village of Abbotstone 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 1001866.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alresford Drive earthworks, Avington (5.1 km), Long barrow north of Lamborough Lane (6.5 km), Bell barrow, bowl barrow and regular aggregate field system immediately east of Ganderdown Farm (7 km).
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