Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUpper Shuckburgh medieval settlement to the south and east of Shuckburgh Park

Upper Shuckburgh medieval settlement to the south and east of Shuckburgh Park

England
List entry 1020786
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Upper Shuckburgh medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village site located to the south and east of Shuckburgh Park in Warwickshire. The settlement represents a typical example of medieval rural habitation that was abandoned, likely during the period of agricultural reorganisation in the later medieval period. The site contains earthwork remains indicative of former dwellings, field systems, and associated settlement infrastructure characteristic of medieval farming communities. Its archaeological significance lies in preserving evidence of medieval land use and domestic organisation in the Warwickshire landscape.

Upper Shuckburgh medieval settlement to the south and east of Shuckburgh Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020786. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Upper Shuckburgh medieval settlement to the south and east of Shuckburgh Park?

Upper Shuckburgh medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village site located to the south and east of Shuckburgh Park in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020786.

Who is responsible for protecting Upper Shuckburgh medieval settlement to the south and east of Shuckburgh Park?

Upper Shuckburgh medieval settlement to the south and east of Shuckburgh Park 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 1020786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upper Shuckburgh medieval settlement to the south and east of Shuckburgh Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement immediately north and 170m south of St John the Baptist's Church, Lower Shuckburgh (1.7 km), Medieval settlement remains at Flecknoe (2 km), Site of the medieval village, Cistercian Priory and post-Dissolution house and gardens of Lower Catesby, with associated ridge and furrow (2.5 km).

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