Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWaterden medieval settlement remains

Waterden medieval settlement remains

England
List entry 1018174
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Waterden is a deserted medieval village site located in Norfolk, England. The settlement remains, documented as a scheduled ancient monument, comprise earthwork features indicative of medieval occupation and land use, including visible ridge and furrow agricultural patterns and settlement platforms characteristic of medieval rural communities. The site represents the archaeological evidence of a village that was depopulated, likely through processes of enclosure or economic change typical of the medieval to early post-medieval transition in Norfolk. The surviving earthworks provide material evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the agricultural organisation of the Norfolk countryside during the medieval period.

Waterden medieval settlement remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Waterden medieval settlement remains?

Waterden is a deserted medieval village site located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018174.

Who is responsible for protecting Waterden medieval settlement remains?

Waterden medieval settlement remains 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 1018174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Waterden medieval settlement remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Beaufoe's manor, 180m south east of St Mary's Church (2.9 km), Gatehouse at manor house, East Barsham (3.9 km), Remains of Iron Age fort on Bloodgate Hill (4 km).

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