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Marten is a deserted medieval village and moated site located in Wiltshire, England. The site preserves earthwork remains of medieval settlement, including the characteristic features of a moated enclosure that likely surrounded a substantial dwelling or farmstead. The village was abandoned during the medieval period, and its earthworks survive as an important archaeological record of rural settlement patterns and land use in Wiltshire. The moated site represents a form of domestic fortification common among gentry and prosperous farmers in medieval England, particularly from the twelfth century onwards.
Marten deserted medieval village and moated site. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013104. View the official record →
Marten is a deserted medieval village and moated site located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013104.
Marten deserted medieval village and moated site. 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 1013104.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m east of Oxhanger Wood (5.1 km), Celtic field system on Chute Down (6.3 km), Bowl barrow on Wick Down (7.2 km).
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