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Richardson medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village located in Wiltshire, England. The settlement represents a nucleated community that was established during the medieval period and subsequently abandoned, leaving archaeological traces visible in the modern landscape. The site is characterized by earthwork remains including ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns and the structural outlines of former buildings and enclosures, which provide evidence of the settlement's layout and agricultural economy. Such deserted medieval villages are significant for understanding rural settlement patterns, social organization, and the economic changes that led to depopulation in the English countryside during the later medieval period and beyond.
Richardson medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019188. View the official record →
Richardson medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019188.
Richardson 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 1019188.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pair of bowl barrows 150m north of the Wansdyke on All Cannings Down (9.3 km), Bell barrow 75m west of Red Shore (9.5 km), Bowl barrow 1km west of Tan Hill (9.5 km).
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