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Deserted Village (site of) at Weald is a scheduled ancient monument in Huntingdonshire representing the remains of a medieval settlement. The site comprises earthworks and surface features indicative of domestic occupation and agricultural use, typical of villages abandoned during the period of depopulation that affected rural England between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries. Such deserted village sites constitute important archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns, land use, and the social and economic disruptions that led to their abandonment. The Weald site contributes to the broader archaeological record of Huntingdonshire's medieval landscape and settlement history.
Deserted village (site of) at Weald is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006849. View the official record →
Deserted Village (site of) at Weald is a scheduled ancient monument in Huntingdonshire representing the remains of a medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006849.
Deserted village (site of) at Weald 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 1006849.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village at Wintringham (0.9 km), Croxton deserted medieval village and 16th-17th century garden remains (2.2 km), Moated site in Toseland Wood (3.7 km).
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