Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoudham deserted medieval village

Roudham deserted medieval village

England
List entry 1003916
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roudham deserted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument located in Norfolk, comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement that was abandoned sometime during the medieval period. The site preserves ridge-and-furrow field systems and structural platforms indicative of former domestic occupation, reflecting the agricultural and residential organisation of a medieval community. The village's desertion, like many comparable sites across East Anglia, may be attributed to economic shifts, depopulation, or agrarian reorganisation characteristic of the later medieval period. The earthworks now visible across the landscape provide archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land-use practices in Norfolk.

Roudham deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003916. View the official record →

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What is Roudham deserted medieval village?

Roudham deserted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument located in Norfolk, comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement that was abandoned sometime during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003916.

Who is responsible for protecting Roudham deserted medieval village?

Roudham 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 1003916.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roudham deserted medieval village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tumuli on West Harling Heath (4.1 km), Round barrows on Garboldisham Heath (5 km), Devil's Ditch (5.4 km).

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