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The site of the medieval village of Moreton is a deserted medieval settlement located in Buckinghamshire. The village represents a significant example of settlement desertion, a phenomenon common across England during the medieval period and beyond. Archaeological evidence and historical records indicate the site contains remains of former dwellings, field systems, and other structures characteristic of a functioning agricultural community. The precise dating and circumstances of the village's abandonment reflect broader patterns of rural depopulation and economic change affecting English settlements during the late medieval and early modern periods.
Site of the medieval village of Moreton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017454. View the official record →
The site of the medieval village of Moreton is a deserted medieval settlement located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017454.
Site of the medieval village of Moreton 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 1017454.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa 140m east of St Mary and St Nicholas' Church (7.9 km), Moated site and associated medieval remains 430m north of Church Farm (8 km), Bowl barrow on 'The Cop' hill, 270m north of Thickthorne Wood trig pillar (8.8 km).
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