Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThorpe Harling Medieval Settlement

Thorpe Harling Medieval Settlement

England
List entry 1003921
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Thorpe Harling Medieval Settlement is a deserted medieval village site located in Norfolk, England. The settlement represents occupation and agricultural activity from the medieval period, with archaeological evidence indicating settlement patterns typical of Norfolk's medieval landscape. The site survives as earthworks and surface features that document the layout and organisation of a medieval community, including the traces of former dwellings and field systems. Such deserted settlement sites are significant for understanding rural medieval life, economy, and the processes of settlement change and abandonment that characterised medieval Norfolk.

Thorpe Harling Medieval Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003921. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Thorpe Harling Medieval Settlement?

Thorpe Harling Medieval Settlement is a deserted medieval village site located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003921.

Who is responsible for protecting Thorpe Harling Medieval Settlement?

Thorpe Harling 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 1003921.

What other scheduled monuments are near Thorpe Harling Medieval Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Rushford Heath 180m west of Peddar's Way (2.9 km), Rushford Bridge See also SUFFOLK 242 (3.6 km), Rushford Bridge See also NORFOLK 85 (3.6 km).

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