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Asterleigh is a deserted medieval settlement and church site located in Oxfordshire. The settlement represents a rural community that developed during the medieval period, with the associated church forming the spiritual and administrative centre of the parish. The site survives as earthworks and archaeological remains, preserving evidence of domestic occupation and ecclesiastical structures from its period of habitation. The monument records the transition and eventual abandonment that affected many medieval English villages, making it significant for understanding rural settlement patterns and landscape change in the region.
Medieval settlement and church of Asterleigh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020966. View the official record →
Asterleigh is a deserted medieval settlement and church site located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020966.
Medieval settlement and church of Asterleigh 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 1020966.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stonesfield Roman villa (5.2 km), Oaklands Farm Roman villa (5.9 km), Fawler Roman villa (6.1 km).
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