Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSteane medieval village

Steane medieval village

England
List entry 1418381
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Steane medieval village is a deserted medieval settlement in Northamptonshire that preserves earthwork remains of the former habitation and field systems of a medieval community. The site contains ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and the raised platforms that once supported domestic structures, evidence of occupation spanning the medieval period before depopulation. The village forms part of the broader pattern of settlement desertion in the Midlands, often associated with enclosure and agricultural reorganisation during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The surviving earthworks provide important archaeological evidence for understanding the layout, economy and social structure of medieval rural settlement in the region.

Steane medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418381. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Steane medieval village?

Steane medieval village is a deserted medieval settlement in Northamptonshire that preserves earthwork remains of the former habitation and field systems of a medieval community. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418381.

Who is responsible for protecting Steane medieval village?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Steane medieval village?

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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