Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Sawtry Judith village adjoining Archers Wood

Site of Sawtry Judith village adjoining Archers Wood

England
List entry 1006816
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of Sawtry Judith village adjoining Archers Wood is a deserted medieval settlement located in Huntingdonshire. The site represents the remains of a medieval village that was eventually abandoned, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the medieval period. The monument preserves earthwork remains characteristic of deserted village sites, including former property boundaries and settlement patterns that reflect the layout of the historic community. The site's proximity to Archers Wood has helped protect the archaeological deposits from modern disturbance, allowing the medieval landscape features to survive as an important record of rural settlement history in the East Midlands.

Site of Sawtry Judith village adjoining Archers Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006816. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Sawtry Judith village adjoining Archers Wood?

Site of Sawtry Judith village adjoining Archers Wood is a deserted medieval settlement located in Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006816.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Sawtry Judith village adjoining Archers Wood?

Site of Sawtry Judith village adjoining Archers Wood 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 1006816.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Sawtry Judith village adjoining Archers Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duck Decoy site in Hermitage Wood (4 km), Hamerton Bridge (4.2 km), Footbridge at W end of village (4.2 km).

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