Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village of Stanford

Medieval village of Stanford

England
List entry 1003877
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The medieval village of Stanford is a deserted settlement in Northamptonshire dating to the medieval period. The site preserves earthwork remains of former dwellings, field systems, and other settlement features that document habitation patterns of medieval rural communities. Stanford was depopulated during the early modern period, likely through enclosure processes that converted arable land to pastoral use, a pattern common across the Midlands. The surviving earthworks provide archaeological evidence of the village's layout and social organisation before its abandonment.

Medieval village of Stanford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003877. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval village of Stanford?

The medieval village of Stanford is a deserted settlement in Northamptonshire dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003877.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village of Stanford?

Medieval village of Stanford 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 1003877.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village of Stanford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Andrew's Church (remains of) (2 km), Stormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpond (2.1 km), Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond (3.2 km).

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