Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShrunken Settlement of Paxcroft to east of Lower Paxcroft Farm

Shrunken Settlement of Paxcroft to east of Lower Paxcroft Farm

England
List entry 1442589
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Shrunken Settlement of Paxcroft to east of Lower Paxcroft Farm is a medieval settlement site located in Wiltshire. The settlement represents the remains of a village that experienced contraction or abandonment, a phenomenon common in the English medieval and early post-medieval landscape. Such shrunken settlements typically result from a combination of factors including agricultural change, population movement, and economic shifts. The site preserves evidence of former occupation through earthworks and surface features that contribute to understanding of medieval rural settlement patterns in Wiltshire.

Shrunken Settlement of Paxcroft to east of Lower Paxcroft Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1442589. View the official record →

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What is Shrunken Settlement of Paxcroft to east of Lower Paxcroft Farm?

Shrunken Settlement of Paxcroft to east of Lower Paxcroft Farm is a medieval settlement site located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1442589.

Who is responsible for protecting Shrunken Settlement of Paxcroft to east of Lower Paxcroft Farm?

Shrunken Settlement of Paxcroft to east of Lower Paxcroft Farm 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 1442589.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shrunken Settlement of Paxcroft to east of Lower Paxcroft Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 400m east of Penleigh House (8.1 km), Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows on Four Hundred Down (8.4 km), Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows on Four Hundred Down (8.5 km).

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