Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of the medieval settlement of Kirby

Site of the medieval settlement of Kirby

England
List entry 1418356
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Site of the medieval settlement of Kirby is a deserted medieval village in Northamptonshire. The settlement was largely abandoned by the early modern period, leaving behind earthwork remains that preserve evidence of its former occupation. The site contains the physical traces of medieval dwellings, field systems, and other structural features characteristic of rural settlement patterns in the East Midlands. Such deserted medieval villages represent important archaeological records of medieval rural life and the socioeconomic changes that led to settlement shift and abandonment during the later medieval period.

Site of the medieval settlement of Kirby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418356. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Site of the medieval settlement of Kirby?

The Site of the medieval settlement of Kirby is a deserted medieval village in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418356.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of the medieval settlement of Kirby?

Site of the medieval settlement of Kirby 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 1418356.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of the medieval settlement of Kirby?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windmill Pool moated site and associated water control features (4.1 km), Castle Hill ringwork, Weedon Lois (4.2 km), Bank of Roman town 550ft (170m) in length N of Brackley Road and W of High Street (5.5 km).

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