Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted village (site of) at Denham Lodge

Deserted village (site of) at Denham Lodge

England
List entry 1006938
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The deserted village site at Denham Lodge is a medieval settlement that was abandoned sometime in the post-medieval period. The site preserves earthwork remains indicative of former occupation, including ridge-and-furrow field systems and structural features typical of nucleated village layouts. Located in Buckinghamshire, this monument provides archaeological evidence of the patterns of rural settlement and land use that characterised the English medieval countryside. Such deserted village sites are valuable records of demographic and economic changes that affected English rural communities over the medieval and early modern periods.

Deserted village (site of) at Denham Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006938. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted village (site of) at Denham Lodge?

The deserted village site at Denham Lodge is a medieval settlement that was abandoned sometime in the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006938.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted village (site of) at Denham Lodge?

Deserted village (site of) at Denham Lodge 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 1006938.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted village (site of) at Denham Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quainton medieval standing cross (0.9 km), Deserted village (site of) at Fulbrook Farm (2.1 km), Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, associated fishponds, medieval settlement of Hogshaw and the site of the medieval church of St John the Baptist, 200m south of Hogshaw Farm (2.4 km).

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