Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWallerthwaite medieval village

Wallerthwaite medieval village

England
List entry 1017657
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wallerthwaite medieval village is a deserted settlement site located in Yorkshire, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The site represents the remains of a medieval agricultural community, with evidence of former habitation visible through earthwork features and field patterns characteristic of abandoned villages. Such settlements across northern England were often depopulated during the medieval and early modern periods due to enclosure, changing land use patterns, or economic pressures. The site's archaeology contributes to understanding medieval rural settlement patterns and the development of the Yorkshire landscape during the medieval period.

Wallerthwaite medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017657. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wallerthwaite medieval village?

Wallerthwaite medieval village is a deserted settlement site located in Yorkshire, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017657.

Who is responsible for protecting Wallerthwaite medieval village?

Wallerthwaite 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 1017657.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wallerthwaite medieval village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite (0.4 km), Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton (2 km), Markenfield Hall moated medieval fortified house with associated service buildings and park pale (2.7 km).

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