Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTri-Focal Abandoned Medieval Settlement, Chellington.

Tri-Focal Abandoned Medieval Settlement, Chellington.

England
List entry 1013277
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tri-Focal Abandoned Medieval Settlement is a deserted medieval village located in Chellington, Bedfordshire. The settlement represents a significant example of medieval rural depopulation and landscape change, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the medieval period before abandonment. The site retains physical features characteristic of deserted medieval villages, including earthwork remains that preserve evidence of former field systems, property boundaries, and settlement layout. Such sites are valuable for understanding medieval land use, social organisation, and the processes of village desertion that occurred across England during the later medieval period.

Tri-Focal Abandoned Medieval Settlement, Chellington. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013277. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tri-Focal Abandoned Medieval Settlement, Chellington.?

Tri-Focal Abandoned Medieval Settlement is a deserted medieval village located in Chellington, Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013277.

Who is responsible for protecting Tri-Focal Abandoned Medieval Settlement, Chellington.?

Tri-Focal Abandoned Medieval Settlement, Chellington. 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 1013277.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tri-Focal Abandoned Medieval Settlement, Chellington.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stevington village cross (3.8 km), Turvey Bridge (4.9 km), Oakley Bridge (5.4 km).

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