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Thomley is a deserted medieval village situated in Oxfordshire, England. The settlement shows evidence of medieval occupation through earthwork remains that survive in the landscape, indicative of the agricultural communities that inhabited the area during the medieval period. Like many deserted villages across England, Thomley was likely abandoned during or after the late medieval period, a phenomenon often associated with economic changes, enclosure movements, or depopulation affecting rural settlements. The site is designated as an ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical importance as a record of medieval settlement patterns and village life.
Thomley deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006295. View the official record →
Thomley is a deserted medieval village situated in Oxfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006295.
Thomley deserted 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 1006295.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ickford Bridge See also OXFORDSHIRE 227 (3.3 km), Ickford Bridge See also BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 7 (3.3 km), Moated site of Holton House and its associated ice house (4.1 km).
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