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Thornton deserted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument in Warwickshire comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period. The site preserves ridge-and-furrow field systems and settlement platforms that indicate occupation and agricultural activity characteristic of the High to Late Medieval period. The village's desertion reflects the broader pattern of settlement contraction and consolidation experienced across the English Midlands, particularly during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries when economic and social pressures led communities to be depopulated. The archaeological remains visible at ground level provide evidence of the layout and organisation of a medieval rural community, making the site of considerable value for understanding medieval settlement patterns and landscape change in the region.
Thornton deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005725. View the official record →
Thornton deserted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument in Warwickshire comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005725.
Thornton 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 1005725.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Double ditched enclosure E of Thornton Farm (0.5 km), Long Barrow on Long Hill (2.6 km), St Nicholas' Church, Ettington Park (3.8 km).
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