Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorth Middleton medieval village

North Middleton medieval village

England
List entry 1018022
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Middleton is a deserted medieval village in Northumberland, England, situated in the parish of the same name. The settlement dates to the medieval period and is documented in historical records as an inhabited community, though it was subsequently abandoned. The village earthworks survive as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of the medieval settlement pattern through ridge-and-furrow field systems and the remains of dwellings. The site represents an important example of the demographic changes and land-use patterns that affected rural Northumberland during and after the medieval period.

North Middleton medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018022. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Middleton medieval village?

North Middleton is a deserted medieval village in Northumberland, England, situated in the parish of the same name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018022.

Who is responsible for protecting North Middleton medieval village?

North Middleton 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 1018022.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Middleton medieval village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hunt Law round barrow and two round barrows 1000ft (300m) to N of it (7.4 km), Knock Hill promontory camp (7.5 km), Greaves Ash camp (7.9 km).

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