Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement of Whaddon, 260m west of Whaddon Grove Farm

Medieval settlement of Whaddon, 260m west of Whaddon Grove Farm

England
List entry 1020232
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Whaddon is a medieval settlement site located approximately 260 metres west of Whaddon Grove Farm in Wiltshire. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a deserted medieval village, evidencing settlement patterns typical of the medieval period across Wiltshire's chalk downlands. The site preserves physical features characteristic of such settlements, though detailed archaeological investigation specific to this location remains limited in the published scholarly record. The monument's designation reflects its value as evidence of medieval rural settlement and landscape use in south-central England.

Medieval settlement of Whaddon, 260m west of Whaddon Grove Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement of Whaddon, 260m west of Whaddon Grove Farm?

Whaddon is a medieval settlement site located approximately 260 metres west of Whaddon Grove Farm in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020232.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement of Whaddon, 260m west of Whaddon Grove Farm?

Medieval settlement of Whaddon, 260m west of Whaddon Grove Farm 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 1020232.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement of Whaddon, 260m west of Whaddon Grove Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site 110m north west of Grange Farm (9.2 km), Medieval strip lynchets 370m south of Greater Lane Farm (9.9 km), Medieval settlement and associated field systems west of Brook Farm (10 km).

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