Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village site

Medieval village site

England
List entry 1004744
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval village site is a deserted settlement located in Wiltshire, England, representing the remains of a medieval community that was abandoned, likely during the later medieval period. The site preserves archaeological evidence of domestic occupation including earthwork features such as house platforms, field systems, and trackways that reflect the layout and organisation of rural settlement patterns typical of medieval England. The physical remains visible on the ground provide valuable information about the organisation of medieval agrarian life and the reasons for settlement desertion, which may have resulted from economic change, disease, or enclosure movement pressures. Such sites are significant for understanding the transformation of the English landscape and rural settlement patterns between the Anglo-Saxon and early modern periods.

Medieval village site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004744. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval village site?

Medieval village site is a deserted settlement located in Wiltshire, England, representing the remains of a medieval community that was abandoned, likely during the later medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004744.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village site?

Medieval village site 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 1004744.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ell Barrow, long barrow (6.7 km), Enclosure on Black Heath Down (6.9 km), Round barrow south-west of Compton Farm (7.5 km).

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