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Newsham deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument situated in Durham, England, representing the remains of a settlement that was inhabited during the medieval period before being abandoned. The site preserves earthwork evidence of the former village layout, including the characteristic ridge-and-furrow field patterns and settlement features typical of medieval agricultural communities. Like many deserted medieval villages across northern England, Newsham was likely depopulated during the late medieval period, possibly as a result of economic changes, enclosure for pastoral farming, or other factors affecting rural settlement patterns. The archaeological remains visible today provide valuable evidence of medieval village organisation and land use in the Durham region.
Newsham deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006764. View the official record →
Newsham deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument situated in Durham, England, representing the remains of a settlement that was inhabited during the medieval period before being abandoned. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006764.
Newsham deserted medieval 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 1006764.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement and associated field system and post-medieval chapel, adjacent to Manor House Farm (1.7 km), Anglo-Saxon cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (3.6 km), Medieval moated manorial site of Low Dinsdale at the Manor House (3.7 km).
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