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The Site of the deserted village of Sunderlandwick is a medieval settlement located in Yorkshire, England, whose abandonment represents a significant example of village depopulation characteristic of the late medieval period. The site preserves earthwork remains indicative of former domestic and agricultural occupation, including ridge and furrow field systems and the vestiges of tofts and crofts that once constituted the village plan. Dating primarily to the medieval period, with evidence of occupation spanning several centuries before its eventual desertion, the site provides archaeological testimony to the economic and social transformations that affected rural communities during the later Middle Ages. The monument's survival as buried and upstanding remains contributes to understanding patterns of settlement change and land use across the Yorkshire landscape.
Site of deserted village of Sunderlandwick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005213. View the official record →
The Site of the deserted village of Sunderlandwick is a medieval settlement located in Yorkshire, England, whose abandonment represents a significant example of village depopulation characteristic of the late medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005213.
Site of deserted village of Sunderlandwick 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 1005213.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of deserted village of Eastburn (2 km), Bowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill (2.2 km), Eastern bowl barrow of a pair, 350m south east of Springwell Farm (3.2 km).
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