Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted village of Boughton, NW of Manor Farm

Deserted village of Boughton, NW of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1006848
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted village of Boughton, NW of Manor Farm is a medieval settlement site located in Huntingdonshire. The village was abandoned during the medieval period, likely as a result of the depopulation movements affecting rural England in the later medieval centuries. The site is marked by earthworks and surface remains that indicate the former arrangement of the settlement, including the outlines of former house plots and field systems. Such deserted medieval villages represent important archaeological evidence of changes in settlement patterns and land use in medieval and early modern England.

Deserted village of Boughton, NW of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006848. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted village of Boughton, NW of Manor Farm?

Deserted village of Boughton, NW of Manor Farm is a medieval settlement site located in Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006848.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted village of Boughton, NW of Manor Farm?

Deserted village of Boughton, NW of Manor Farm 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 1006848.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted village of Boughton, NW of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckden Palace (3 km), Moated site in Toseland Wood (4.2 km), The Malting (kiln) (4.7 km).

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