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Netherton medieval settlement earthworks

England
List entry 1001786
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Netherton medieval settlement earthworks is a deserted medieval village site located in Hampshire, England. The earthworks comprise the remains of a former settlement that was inhabited during the medieval period, with visible surface features including house platforms, field boundaries, and other structural traces characteristic of abandoned medieval communities. The site preserves evidence of the settlement pattern and land use typical of Hampshire's medieval rural landscape. Such earthwork sites are significant for understanding medieval settlement organisation and the processes of village desertion that occurred in various parts of England during and after the medieval period.

Netherton medieval settlement earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001786. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Netherton medieval settlement earthworks?

Netherton medieval settlement earthworks is a deserted medieval village site located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001786.

Who is responsible for protecting Netherton medieval settlement earthworks?

Netherton medieval settlement earthworks 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 1001786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Netherton medieval settlement earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age enclosure and associated earthworks in the north east corner of Blagden Copse (5.2 km), Banjo enclosure, two barrows and associated field system in Blagden Copse (5.5 km), Fosbury camp (5.7 km).

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