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Stretton Magna deserted village is a medieval settlement site in Leicestershire that preserves evidence of habitation, agricultural exploitation, and defensive or status-defining features from the Middle Ages. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of the abandoned village in conjunction with two fishponds and a moated enclosure, features typical of medieval manorial complexes that served both practical and social functions. The fishponds would have provided a food resource and demonstrated the landowner's capacity to manage water and landscape, whilst the moat suggests a structure of some standing within the settlement hierarchy. The site represents the material legacy of medieval rural life and the subsequent depopulation that affected many English villages, particularly during the late medieval period.
Stretton Magna deserted village, two fishponds and moated site. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010201. View the official record →
Stretton Magna deserted village is a medieval settlement site in Leicestershire that preserves evidence of habitation, agricultural exploitation, and defensive or status-defining features from the Middle Ages. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010201.
Stretton Magna deserted village, two fishponds and moated site. 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 1010201.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (2.4 km), Moated grange at Stoughton (2.6 km), Medieval manorial fishponds at The Banks (2.8 km).
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