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Deserted village (site of) at Kelstern is a medieval settlement that was abandoned sometime in the post-medieval period. The site lies in the parish of Kelstern in Lincolnshire and represents the remains of a village that once formed an established community in the region. Archaeological and topographic evidence, including earthwork remains and field patterns, testifies to the former habitation and organisation of the settlement. The desertion of such villages was a common phenomenon in medieval and early modern England, often resulting from agricultural change, plague, or economic pressures that led to the consolidation of settlements and depopulation of marginal lands.
Deserted village (site of) at Kelstern is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004993. View the official record →
Deserted village (site of) at Kelstern 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 1004993.
Deserted village (site of) at Kelstern 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 1004993.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Barrow 360m south of Black Plantation (6.1 km), Long Barrow 440m south-west of Black Plantation (6.1 km), Long barrow to the north of Withcall (6.4 km).
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