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Harlowbury is a deserted medieval village located in Essex, England, situated within the parish of Harlow. The site comprises earthwork remains including ridge and furrow cultivation patterns, building platforms, and hollow ways that preserve evidence of medieval settlement activity. Archaeological and documentary sources indicate occupation during the medieval period, with the settlement's abandonment reflecting broader patterns of village desertion that occurred across southern England during the later medieval centuries. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and represents an important archaeological resource for understanding the evolution of rural settlement and land use in Essex.
Harlowbury deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002151. View the official record →
Harlowbury is a deserted medieval village located in Essex, England, situated within the parish of Harlow. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002151.
Harlowbury deserted 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 1002151.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netteswellbury Barn, Netteswell (3.5 km), Bowl barrow 110m north-east of Harlow Hospital (4 km), Bowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital (4.1 km).
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