Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of deserted village of Eastburn

Site of deserted village of Eastburn

England
List entry 1005214
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of deserted village of Eastburn is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement located in Yorkshire, England. The site preserves ridge and furrow field systems and settlement features characteristic of villages abandoned during the late medieval period, likely as a result of economic changes or enclosure processes that affected many rural communities. The earthworks remain visible in the landscape, providing archaeological evidence of medieval agricultural and settlement patterns. The scheduled designation recognises the site's significance as a record of medieval rural settlement and land use in northern England.

Site of deserted village of Eastburn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of deserted village of Eastburn?

Site of deserted village of Eastburn is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005214.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of deserted village of Eastburn?

Site of deserted village of Eastburn 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 1005214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of deserted village of Eastburn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of deserted village of Sunderlandwick (2 km), Eastern bowl barrow of a pair at crossroads east of Craike Hill, 1km NNW of Eastburn Warren Farm (2.5 km), Western bowl barrow of a pair east of Craike Hill, 1km NNW of Eastburn Warren Farm (2.6 km).

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