Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval hamlet of Littlecote

Medieval hamlet of Littlecote

England
List entry 1018008
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval hamlet of Littlecote is a scheduled ancient monument in Buckinghamshire representing a deserted or shrunken medieval settlement. The site preserves evidence of medieval occupation and settlement patterns characteristic of the High and Late Medieval periods, when small agricultural communities formed the foundation of rural English society. Physical remains visible at the site include earthworks and archaeological features indicative of domestic and agricultural use, typical of medieval hamlet settlement archaeology. The monument survives as a valuable record of medieval rural settlement and land use in the Chilterns region.

Medieval hamlet of Littlecote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018008. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval hamlet of Littlecote?

Medieval hamlet of Littlecote is a scheduled ancient monument in Buckinghamshire representing a deserted or shrunken medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018008.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval hamlet of Littlecote?

Medieval hamlet of Littlecote 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 1018008.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval hamlet of Littlecote?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle and associated remains of the medieval village of Cublington, immediately west of Ridings Way (1.9 km), Deserted village (site of) at Creslow (3.1 km), Bolebec Castle, a motte and bailey castle 300m west of St John's Church (4.6 km).

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