Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement of Widford immediately east of Manor Farm

Medieval settlement of Widford immediately east of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1020970
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement of Widford immediately east of Manor Farm is a deserted medieval village site located in Oxfordshire. The settlement dates to the medieval period and represents evidence of human habitation and agricultural activity that was subsequently abandoned. The site's archaeology preserves traces of the former occupation through earthworks and subsurface deposits that document the character of medieval rural settlement in the region. Its designation as an ancient monument reflects the historical importance of understanding medieval settlement patterns and the processes of village desertion that affected many English communities.

Medieval settlement of Widford immediately east of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020970. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement of Widford immediately east of Manor Farm?

Medieval settlement of Widford immediately east of Manor Farm is a deserted medieval village site located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020970.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement of Widford immediately east of Manor Farm?

Medieval settlement of Widford immediately east of Manor 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 1020970.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement of Widford immediately east of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pair of confluent bowl barrows 200m SSW of Bockett's Corner on Leigh Hale Plain (2.1 km), Asthall Barrow: an Anglo-Saxon burial mound 100m SSW of Barrow Farm (2.6 km), Roman villa and associated bath house 450m north west of Lower Field Farm (3.2 km).

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