Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShrunken medieval village site E of Avebury Trusloe

Shrunken medieval village site E of Avebury Trusloe

England
List entry 1004692
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Shrunken medieval village site east of Avebury Trusloe is a deserted settlement earthwork in Wiltshire that represents the remnants of a medieval village. The site preserves ridge and furrow field systems and settlement features characteristic of medieval agricultural communities that were abandoned or substantially depopulated, likely during the late medieval period when economic and social changes transformed the rural landscape. The earthworks visible on the ground provide archaeological evidence of medieval domestic occupation and the land management practices of the period. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument reflecting its significance for understanding medieval settlement patterns and village history in Wiltshire.

Shrunken medieval village site E of Avebury Trusloe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004692. View the official record →

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What is Shrunken medieval village site E of Avebury Trusloe?

Shrunken medieval village site east of Avebury Trusloe is a deserted settlement earthwork in Wiltshire that represents the remnants of a medieval village. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004692.

Who is responsible for protecting Shrunken medieval village site E of Avebury Trusloe?

Shrunken medieval village site E of Avebury Trusloe 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 1004692.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shrunken medieval village site E of Avebury Trusloe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (5.8 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (5.8 km), Earthwork W of New Town Farm (5.8 km).

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