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North Thorne is a deserted medieval village in Devon, England, representing a settlement abandoned during the late medieval period. The site preserves earthwork remains indicative of domestic occupation, including house platforms and field systems characteristic of medieval agricultural communities. Located within the designated ancient monument, the physical evidence testifies to patterns of rural settlement and land use typical of medieval Devon before depopulation altered the landscape. The village forms part of the broader archaeological record of deserted settlements across south-western England, offering insight into medieval settlement hierarchy and economic organisation.
North Thorne deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002579. View the official record →
North Thorne is a deserted medieval village in Devon, England, representing a settlement abandoned during the late medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002579.
North Thorne 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 1002579.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 100m south east of Knightacott Cross (2.5 km), Two bowl barrows 480m north east of Leworthy Cross, Bratton Down (2.9 km), Smythapark hillfort (3 km).
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