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Hunton is a deserted medieval village situated in Yorkshire, England, the remains of which survive as earthworks and ridge-and-furrow field systems. The settlement appears to have been abandoned during the medieval period, leaving behind archaeological evidence of former dwellings, boundaries, and the distinctive ploughed strips characteristic of open-field agriculture. The site is significant for illustrating the layout and agricultural practices of a medieval rural community, preserving in its earthworks the physical structure of a settlement that would otherwise be lost to history. Such deserted villages provide valuable insight into medieval settlement patterns, land use, and the social organisation of the English countryside.
Medieval village of Hunton and field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018380. View the official record →
Hunton is a deserted medieval village situated in Yorkshire, England, the remains of which survive as earthworks and ridge-and-furrow field systems. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018380.
Medieval village of Hunton and field system 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 1018380.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Hauxwell churchyard cross (2.6 km), Round barrow 650m north west of Winterfield House (4 km), Round barrow 570m north of Winterfield House (4.5 km).
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