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Stapleford deserted medieval village is an ancient monument in Leicestershire comprising the remains of a settlement that was occupied during the medieval period before being abandoned. The site contains archaeological evidence of the former village layout, including earthwork features that indicate the arrangement of medieval structures and land use patterns. Associated with the village remains is an ice house, a feature typical of post-medieval estates and gardens, which would have been used for the storage of ice for domestic purposes. The monument is designated for its value in illustrating both the medieval settlement pattern of the region and the subsequent development of the associated estate infrastructure.
Stapleford deserted medieval village and ice house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008553. View the official record →
Stapleford deserted medieval village is an ancient monument in Leicestershire comprising the remains of a settlement that was occupied during the medieval period before being abandoned. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008553.
Stapleford deserted medieval village and ice house 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 1008553.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross 160m north east of St Mary Magdalen Church (0.3 km), Moated site and fishpond at Wyfordby (2 km), Wyfordby Wayside Cross (2.1 km).
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