Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village of Lazenby

Medieval village of Lazenby

England
List entry 1018950
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lazenby is a deserted medieval village located in North Yorkshire, England. The settlement is documented as a nucleated village that was occupied during the medieval period before being abandoned, leaving behind earthwork remains visible in the landscape. The site preserves evidence of the typical layout of a medieval agricultural community, with the physical traces of former house platforms, field boundaries, and other structural features that characterise deserted village archaeology. Such sites are valuable for understanding rural settlement patterns, land use, and social organisation in medieval England, particularly regarding the processes of village desertion that occurred from the later medieval period onwards.

Medieval village of Lazenby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018950. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval village of Lazenby?

Lazenby is a deserted medieval village located in North Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018950.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village of Lazenby?

Medieval village of Lazenby 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 1018950.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village of Lazenby?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church (0.5 km), Howe Hill motte castle (3.7 km), Birkby medieval settlement and associated field system, moated site and fishponds (3.7 km).

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