Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe medieval village of Burston

The medieval village of Burston

England
List entry 1017778
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Burston is a deserted medieval village located in Buckinghamshire, England. The site, recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1017778, represents the remains of a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period, with evidence suggesting depopulation occurred in the later medieval centuries. The village survives as earthworks and field features that preserve the plan of the former settlement, including characteristic ridge-and-furrow field systems and the foundations of house platforms typical of deserted medieval villages. Such sites provide valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns, land use, and the economic and social changes that led to village abandonment in England.

The medieval village of Burston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017778. View the official record →

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What is The medieval village of Burston?

Burston is a deserted medieval village located in Buckinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017778.

Who is responsible for protecting The medieval village of Burston?

The medieval village of Burston 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 1017778.

What other scheduled monuments are near The medieval village of Burston?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately east of All Saint's Church (2.4 km), Moated site 180m south west of St James's Church (3.7 km), Deserted villages and Civil War earthwork (4.8 km).

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