Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSennington ancient village

Sennington ancient village

England
List entry 1003335
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sennington ancient village is a deserted medieval settlement located in Gloucestershire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a nucleated village, with evidence of former house platforms, field systems, and ancillary structures visible as surface features across the landscape. The settlement appears to have been inhabited during the medieval period before eventual abandonment, a pattern common among English villages affected by depopulation and economic changes in the later medieval centuries. The surviving archaeological remains provide evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Sennington ancient village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003335. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sennington ancient village?

Sennington ancient village is a deserted medieval settlement located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003335.

Who is responsible for protecting Sennington ancient village?

Sennington ancient 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 1003335.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sennington ancient village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 270m north east of Lower Hilcot Farm (6.4 km), Romano-British villa at Withington, Romano-British building at Manor Court Field and associated features (7.1 km), Bowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, 880m north west of Postcombe (7.5 km).

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