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Martinsthorpe is a deserted medieval village in Rutland, England, representing a settlement that was abandoned in the sixteenth century. The site preserves earthwork remains including ridge-and-furrow field systems and the foundations of former buildings, which provide evidence of medieval agricultural and domestic occupation. Documentary records indicate the village was depopulated during the period of enclosure, when landowners converted arable land to pastoral use for sheep farming. The site's archaeological remains offer important insights into the layout and economy of a medieval Midlands settlement before its abandonment.
Martinsthorpe deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010926. View the official record →
Martinsthorpe is a deserted medieval village in Rutland, England, representing a settlement that was abandoned in the sixteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010926.
Martinsthorpe 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 1010926.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge over River Chater (0.9 km), Dovecot and arch, formerly lodge of Brooke House (2.5 km), Bronze Age enclosure (2.9 km).
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