Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe medieval settlement at Wormleighton

The medieval settlement at Wormleighton

England
List entry 1016438
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The medieval settlement at Wormleighton is a deserted village site located in Warwickshire that preserves evidence of medieval occupation and subsequent abandonment. The settlement comprises ridge and furrow earthworks and settlement features that document the layout and extent of the medieval community before its desertion, likely associated with the enclosure movement and agricultural reorganisation of the early modern period. The site represents an important archaeological record of medieval rural settlement patterns and the processes of village depopulation that affected many English communities during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The earthworks visible on the ground provide direct physical evidence of the medieval landscape and its transformation during the early modern period.

The medieval settlement at Wormleighton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016438. View the official record →

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What is The medieval settlement at Wormleighton?

The medieval settlement at Wormleighton is a deserted village site located in Warwickshire that preserves evidence of medieval occupation and subsequent abandonment. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016438.

Who is responsible for protecting The medieval settlement at Wormleighton?

The medieval settlement at Wormleighton 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 1016438.

What other scheduled monuments are near The medieval settlement at Wormleighton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement of Priors Hardwick (3.1 km), Medieval settlement remains at Hodnell Manor (4.1 km), Gredenton Hill Camp (4.5 km).

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