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Hill Deverill medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village site located in Wiltshire, England. The settlement, which dates to the medieval period, represents the remains of a nucleated village community that was eventually abandoned, leaving visible earthworks and archaeological deposits across the landscape. The site preserves evidence of the medieval agrarian economy and settlement patterns characteristic of the Wiltshire downlands, providing archaeological information about domestic occupation, land use, and the social organisation of a medieval rural community. The designation as an ancient monument reflects its significance as a record of medieval settlement history and the processes of village formation and desertion that occurred across England during and after the medieval period.
Hill Deverill medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017295. View the official record →
Hill Deverill medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village site located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017295.
Hill Deverill medieval settlement 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 1017295.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (6.3 km), Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (6.3 km), Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (6.5 km).
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