Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village 100m west of Zouches Farm

Medieval village 100m west of Zouches Farm

England
List entry 1005400
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The medieval village located approximately 100 metres west of Zouches Farm in Hertfordshire is a deserted medieval settlement whose earthworks preserve evidence of medieval occupation and land use. The site contains the archaeological remains of former dwellings and field systems characteristic of a small medieval rural community. Such settlements across England provide valuable testimony to medieval agricultural life and the patterns of habitation that changed significantly during the later medieval period. The earthworks at this location represent a resource for understanding the social and economic structures of medieval Hertfordshire and the processes of settlement shift and desertion that affected the English countryside.

Medieval village 100m west of Zouches Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005400. View the official record →

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What is Medieval village 100m west of Zouches Farm?

The medieval village located approximately 100 metres west of Zouches Farm in Hertfordshire is a deserted medieval settlement whose earthworks preserve evidence of medieval occupation and land use. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005400.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village 100m west of Zouches Farm?

Medieval village 100m west of Zouches 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 1005400.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village 100m west of Zouches Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunstable Priory (1.9 km), Five Knolls round barrow cemetery: three bell barrows, two bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Dunstable Down (3.3 km), A medieval warren on Dunstable Downs (3.4 km).

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