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 in Wiltshire, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The site represents the remains of a medieval village that was abandoned, likely during the late medieval or early post-medieval period. Such sites preserve valuable archaeological evidence of domestic settlement patterns, land use, and social organisation during the medieval era. The physical remains typically consist of earthwork features including house platforms, field boundaries, and other settlement infrastructure that reflect the layout and organisation of rural medieval life.

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 in Wiltshire, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. 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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