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Deserted village (site of) at Creslow is a medieval settlement whose abandonment is marked by earthwork remains and archaeological deposits. The village, located in Buckinghamshire, was depopulated during the medieval period, likely due to enclosure for agricultural purposes or economic decline. Physical evidence includes ridge-and-furrow field systems and building platforms that survive as surface features, indicating the former layout and extent of settlement. The site represents an important record of rural depopulation patterns that affected many English villages between the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries.
Deserted village (site of) at Creslow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006940. View the official record →
Deserted village (site of) at Creslow is a medieval settlement whose abandonment is marked by earthwork remains and archaeological deposits. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006940.
Deserted village (site of) at Creslow 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 1006940.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolebec Castle, a motte and bailey castle 300m west of St John's Church (1.6 km), Motte castle and associated remains of the medieval village of Cublington, immediately west of Ridings Way (2.5 km), The medieval village of Burston (4.6 km).
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