Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMiddle Newham deserted village

Middle Newham deserted village

England
List entry 1006421
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middle Newham is a deserted medieval village in Northumberland, England. The site preserves earthwork remains indicative of medieval settlement, including field systems and structural platforms that testify to occupation during the medieval period. Like many settlements in the upland regions of northern England, Middle Newham was abandoned, likely as a result of the economic pressures and social upheaval that affected rural communities in the later medieval and post-medieval periods. The surviving archaeological features provide evidence of the settlement's layout and land use patterns characteristic of medieval agrarian communities in this region.

Middle Newham deserted village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middle Newham deserted village?

Middle Newham is a deserted medieval village in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006421.

Who is responsible for protecting Middle Newham deserted village?

Middle Newham deserted village 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 1006421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middle Newham deserted village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the March Burn and Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill in wall miles 13,14 and 15 (8.7 km), Hadrian's Wall from Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill, to Whittle Dene Watercourse in wall mile 16 (8.9 km), Rudchester Roman fort, associated civil settlement and a section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum from the A69 to the March Burn in wall mile 13 (9 km).

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