Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEdlingham deserted village

Edlingham deserted village

England
List entry 1003240
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Edlingham deserted village is a medieval settlement located in Northumberland, England, positioned near Edlingham Castle. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a nucleated village that was occupied during the medieval period, with archaeological and documentary evidence indicating settlement activity from at least the twelfth century onwards. The physical landscape reveals a characteristic pattern of tofts and crofts, the homestead plots and field divisions typical of medieval nucleated settlements, now preserved as earthworks across the site. The village's desertion occurred sometime in the post-medieval period, leaving behind the ground features that document settlement organisation and land use in this northern English landscape.

Edlingham deserted village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003240. View the official record →

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What is Edlingham deserted village?

Edlingham deserted village is a medieval settlement located in Northumberland, England, positioned near Edlingham Castle. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003240.

Who is responsible for protecting Edlingham deserted village?

Edlingham deserted village 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 1003240.

What other scheduled monuments are near Edlingham deserted village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Overgrass tower house 150m south east of Newmoor Hall (6.5 km), Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm (9.2 km), Rothbury Bridge (9.3 km).

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