Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOver Chalford medieval settlement

Over Chalford medieval settlement

England
List entry 1018426
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Over Chalford medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village located in Oxfordshire. The settlement represents typical medieval agricultural land use and settlement patterns characteristic of the English Midlands and the surrounding region during the medieval period. Archaeological survey and documentary evidence indicate occupation and habitation across the medieval centuries, with the site eventually becoming depopulated as part of the wider processes of settlement shift and enclosure that affected many English villages from the late medieval period onwards. The physical remains visible today consist of earthworks and surface features indicative of former domestic and agricultural occupation.

Over Chalford medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018426. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Over Chalford medieval settlement?

Over Chalford medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018426.

Who is responsible for protecting Over Chalford medieval settlement?

Over Chalford medieval settlement 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 1018426.

What other scheduled monuments are near Over Chalford medieval settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fawler Roman villa (8.5 km), Pair of bowl barrows at Hawksnest Copse in Wychwood Forest (8.5 km), Long barrow 150m west of Churchill Copse in Wychwood Forest (8.5 km).

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