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Deserted village of Bardolfeston is a medieval settlement site located in Dorset, England, representing one of several villages depopulated during the later medieval period. The site preserves earthwork remains that reflect the layout of a former community, including house platforms, field boundaries, and other topographical features characteristic of deserted medieval villages. Settlement at Bardolfeston was established during the medieval period but was eventually abandoned, a pattern shared with numerous rural communities across England during times of economic and social upheaval. The archaeological remains of the village contribute to understanding medieval settlement patterns and the processes of rural depopulation in the region.
Deserted village of Bardolfeston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002435. View the official record →
Deserted village of Bardolfeston is a medieval settlement site located in Dorset, England, representing one of several villages depopulated during the later medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002435.
Deserted village of Bardolfeston 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 1002435.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mayne stone circle (at Little Mayne Farm) (8.8 km), Round barrow 250yds (230m) W of Fryer Mayne manor house (8.9 km), Barrow on Galton Heath (8.9 km).
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