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Deserted village (site of) at Walmsgate is a scheduled ancient monument in Lincolnshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement. The site preserves archaeological evidence of domestic occupation that was subsequently abandoned, likely during the period of widespread village desertion that occurred across England from the late medieval period onwards. The earthworks visible at the location include the characteristic ridge and furrow patterns and settlement features typical of deserted medieval villages, which provide material evidence for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns and the processes of depopulation that affected the English countryside.
Deserted village (site of) at Walmsgate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004994. View the official record →
Deserted village (site of) at Walmsgate is a scheduled ancient monument in Lincolnshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004994.
Deserted village (site of) at Walmsgate 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 1004994.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Margaret's Church, Bag Enderby (5.6 km), Long barrow 330m south-east of Langton Grange Farm, Spellow Hills (6.4 km), Spellow Hills Long Barrow 440m SSE of Langton Grange Farm (6.6 km).
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