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North Marefield deserted medieval village and moated site is a scheduled ancient monument in Leicestershire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement and an associated moated enclosure. The site preserves ridge and furrow cultivation patterns characteristic of the medieval open field system, alongside the more substantial earthworks of a moated homestead, indicating a settlement of some status within the local hierarchy. The village was abandoned during the medieval period, likely as part of the broader processes of depopulation and landscape change that affected many Midlands settlements between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. The surviving earthworks provide important archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns and rural land use in this region.
North Marefield deserted medieval village and moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010306. View the official record →
North Marefield deserted medieval village and moated site is a scheduled ancient monument in Leicestershire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement and an associated moated enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010306.
North Marefield deserted medieval village and moated 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 1010306.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound 220yds (200m) NNW of church (3.2 km), Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard (3.4 km), Whatborough deserted medieval village (3.7 km).
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