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Steane medieval village is a deserted settlement located in Northamptonshire that represents a significant example of medieval occupation subsequently abandoned, likely during the period of agricultural reorganisation in the early modern period. The site preserves earthwork remains indicative of a planned settlement layout, including ridge and furrow field systems and the vestigial traces of domestic structures that testify to the pattern of medieval rural settlement in the Midlands. Archaeological and documentary evidence suggests the village was a functioning community during the medieval period before depopulation, a process common to many English villages during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The earthworks visible today constitute an important archaeological resource for understanding the development and decline of medieval agricultural communities in this region.
Steane medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418381. View the official record →
Steane medieval village is a deserted settlement located in Northamptonshire that represents a significant example of medieval occupation subsequently abandoned, likely during the period of agricultural reorganisation in the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418381.
Steane medieval village 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 1418381.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman settlement 600m north east of Rowler (3.4 km), Roman villa SE of Thenford House (3.8 km), Brackley motte and bailey castle (3.9 km).
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