Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorth Middleton medieval village

North Middleton medieval village

England
List entry 1018022
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Middleton is a deserted medieval village located in Northumberland, England. The settlement represents a significant example of medieval nucleated settlement in the region, with earthwork remains visible across the landscape that indicate former toft and croft divisions characteristic of planned village organisation. The site dates to the medieval period, with evidence of occupation spanning several centuries before the village's eventual abandonment. The surviving earthworks, which include house platforms, enclosures, and field systems, provide important archaeological testimony to rural settlement patterns and land use practices in medieval Northumberland.

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 located in Northumberland, England. 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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