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Deserted village (site of) is a medieval settlement in Norfolk whose inhabitation was abandoned, likely during the later medieval period when such depopulation affected communities across England. The site preserves archaeological evidence of domestic occupation and settlement patterns characteristic of medieval rural life, though surface features may be limited or subsurface in nature. Such deserted villages represent significant historical records of medieval social and economic change, including the impact of agrarian reorganisation and demographic shifts on settled communities.
Deserted village (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003961. View the official record →
Deserted village (site of) is a medieval settlement in Norfolk whose inhabitation was abandoned, likely during the later medieval period when such depopulation affected communities across England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003961.
Deserted village (site of) 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 1003961.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of St Stephen's Priory (1.3 km), Fakenham gasworks (1.5 km), Moated site 530m north east of Manor Farm (2 km).
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