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A shrunken medieval village is a settlement whose population declined significantly after the medieval period, leaving earthwork remains and archaeological evidence of former occupation across the landscape. The Lincolnshire example represents the physical legacy of depopulation processes that affected many English villages between the late medieval period and early modern times, often driven by agricultural reorganisation, plague impact, or enclosure. The site preserves ridge-and-furrow field systems, house platforms, and other topographic features that document the extent and layout of the former settlement. These earthworks provide valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns, village organisation, and the social and economic changes that transformed the English countryside.
Shrunken medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004933. View the official record →
A shrunken medieval village is a settlement whose population declined significantly after the medieval period, leaving earthwork remains and archaeological evidence of former occupation across the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004933.
Shrunken 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 1004933.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, All Saints' churchyard (3.2 km), Multon Hall moated site (5.4 km), Swineshead Abbey (6.7 km).
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