Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTaddington medieval settlement

Taddington medieval settlement

England
List entry 1002077
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Taddington medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument in Gloucestershire representing a deserted or shrunken medieval village. The site preserves earthwork remains including ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns and settlement features characteristic of the medieval period, indicating former habitation and agricultural exploitation of the landscape. The archaeological evidence demonstrates occupation and land-use during the medieval centuries, though the settlement's eventual abandonment or contraction reflects broader patterns of demographic and economic change affecting rural communities in the region. The site contributes to understanding medieval settlement patterns and land management practices in the Gloucestershire countryside.

Taddington medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002077. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Taddington medieval settlement?

Taddington medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument in Gloucestershire representing a deserted or shrunken medieval village. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002077.

Who is responsible for protecting Taddington medieval settlement?

Taddington medieval settlement 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 1002077.

What other scheduled monuments are near Taddington medieval settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 250m south east of Greenfield Hill Barn (6.8 km), Bowl barrow 690m south west of Roel Farm (7.1 km), Bowl barrow 760m south of Roel Farm (7.3 km).

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