Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinbrig deserted medieval village, 540m north of Linbriggs

Linbrig deserted medieval village, 540m north of Linbriggs

England
List entry 1015524
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Linbrig is a deserted medieval village located in Northumberland, approximately 540 metres north of Linbriggs. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a nucleated settlement that developed during the medieval period, with evidence of ridge and furrow cultivation in the surrounding landscape indicating agricultural use. The village was abandoned, likely during the late medieval period, as part of the broader pattern of settlement desertion affecting northern England. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and represents an important archaeological resource for understanding rural settlement patterns and land use in medieval Northumberland.

Linbrig deserted medieval village, 540m north of Linbriggs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015524. View the official record →

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What is Linbrig deserted medieval village, 540m north of Linbriggs?

Linbrig is a deserted medieval village located in Northumberland, approximately 540 metres north of Linbriggs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015524.

Who is responsible for protecting Linbrig deserted medieval village, 540m north of Linbriggs?

Linbrig deserted medieval village, 540m north of Linbriggs 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 1015524.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linbrig deserted medieval village, 540m north of Linbriggs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Branshaw deserted settlement, bastle, field system and section of Roman road (7.5 km), Round cairn 460m south of Cowey's Cairn (7.6 km), Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood (8.4 km).

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