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Fordington is a deserted medieval village located in Lincolnshire, England. The site preserves earthwork remains indicative of a settlement that was occupied during the medieval period, with archaeological evidence suggesting habitation and agricultural activity characteristic of the era. The physical features visible in the landscape include ridge and furrow field systems and the ground plan of former dwellings, which provide material testimony to the settlement's layout and economy. Like many English villages, Fordington was eventually abandoned, leaving behind these archaeological traces that continue to inform understanding of medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in the East Midlands region.
Fordington medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003614. View the official record →
Fordington is a deserted medieval village located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003614.
Fordington medieval 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 1003614.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Barrow North of Thorpe Farm and adjacent Round Barrow (1.5 km), Ring Holt bowl barrow (1.7 km), Neolithic long barrow and Iron Age enclosure north of Grebby Hall (3.1 km).
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