Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShrunken medieval village and moated site at Thurvaston

Shrunken medieval village and moated site at Thurvaston

England
List entry 1011622
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Thurvaston is a deserted medieval village and moated site located in Derbyshire. The site preserves earthwork evidence of settlement activity dating to the medieval period, with the moat representing a significant structural feature characteristic of high-status occupation. The village shows signs of contraction and eventual abandonment, a pattern common to many English settlements during the late medieval period. The surviving earthworks and topographical features provide archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns and social organisation in the East Midlands.

Shrunken medieval village and moated site at Thurvaston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shrunken medieval village and moated site at Thurvaston?

Thurvaston is a deserted medieval village and moated site located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011622.

Who is responsible for protecting Shrunken medieval village and moated site at Thurvaston?

Shrunken medieval village and moated site at Thurvaston 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 1011622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shrunken medieval village and moated site at Thurvaston?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sharrow Hall moated site and associated road, driveway, dovecote, enclosures and ridge and furrow (1.1 km), Lower Thurvaston medieval settlement, including part of the open field system (1.4 km), Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft and medieval cross base in the churchyard of All Saints' Church (3.5 km).

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