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Low Throston is a deserted medieval village located in County Durham. The settlement is evidenced by earthwork remains including ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and the levelled platforms of former dwellings, which indicate occupation during the medieval period. The village was abandoned, likely due to economic changes or enclosure movements affecting rural communities in the region during the later medieval period. The site survives as a substantial example of a deserted settlement, preserving in its topography the layout and agricultural organisation of a medieval rural community.
Low Throston deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006765. View the official record →
Low Throston is a deserted medieval village located in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006765.
Low Throston 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 1006765.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great house 50m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church (2.8 km), Fishponds 70m north of St Mary Magdalene's Church (2.8 km), Town Wall and Sandwell Gate (3.5 km).
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