Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of deserted village of Sunderlandwick

Site of deserted village of Sunderlandwick

England
List entry 1005213
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The site of deserted village of Sunderlandwick is a medieval settlement located in Yorkshire, England, whose physical remains survive as earthworks and archaeological deposits. The village was abandoned, likely during the later medieval period when economic and social changes led to depopulation across northern England. The site preserves evidence of its former layout through visible ground features including building platforms, property boundaries, and associated field systems that reflect the organisation of the settlement. As a scheduled ancient monument, Sunderlandwick represents an important archaeological resource for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns and the processes of village desertion in the post-medieval period.

Site of deserted village of Sunderlandwick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005213. View the official record →

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What is Site of deserted village of Sunderlandwick?

The site of deserted village of Sunderlandwick is a medieval settlement located in Yorkshire, England, whose physical remains survive as earthworks and archaeological deposits. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005213.

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

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.

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

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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