Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of deserted village of Hopsford

Site of deserted village of Hopsford

England
List entry 1005731
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of the deserted village of Hopsford is a medieval settlement located in Warwickshire that was abandoned during the post-medieval period. The village remains visible as earthworks and field features that preserve evidence of its former occupation, including the characteristic ridges and furrows of medieval agricultural land use and the ground plan of domestic structures. Like many deserted villages in the Midlands, Hopsford's depopulation was likely connected to the broader processes of enclosure and economic change that affected rural communities in early modern England. The site represents an important archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns and the social transformations of the medieval and early modern countryside.

Site of deserted village of Hopsford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005731. View the official record →

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What is Site of deserted village of Hopsford?

The site of the deserted village of Hopsford is a medieval settlement located in Warwickshire that was abandoned during the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005731.

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

Site of deserted village of Hopsford 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 1005731.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cistercian grange of Upper Smite, 200m south east of Mobbs Wood Farm (1.3 km), Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's Church (4.5 km), Mound S of Combe Abbey (4.8 km).

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