Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement remains north of Kenwick Farm house

Medieval settlement remains north of Kenwick Farm house

England
List entry 1009986
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The medieval settlement remains north of Kenwick Farm house is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork traces of a deserted medieval village located in Norfolk. The site preserves ridge and furrow ploughing patterns and settlement platform features that indicate sustained occupation and agricultural use during the medieval period. Such settlement abandonment sites, of which this is an example, provide valuable archaeological evidence for understanding patterns of medieval rural depopulation and land use change in East Anglia. The earthwork remains survive as surface features that retain significant archaeological potential for future study of domestic settlement, field systems, and the broader economic history of medieval Norfolk.

Medieval settlement remains north of Kenwick Farm house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009986. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement remains north of Kenwick Farm house?

The medieval settlement remains north of Kenwick Farm house is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork traces of a deserted medieval village located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009986.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement remains north of Kenwick Farm house?

Medieval settlement remains north of Kenwick Farm house 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 1009986.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement remains north of Kenwick Farm house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Margaret's churchyard (2.3 km), Moated site and medieval field system in Church Field, 60m north of St John's Church (4.3 km), Moated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer Hall (4.7 km).

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