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Whatcombe is a deserted medieval village in Berkshire, England, situated in the parish of Childrey. The settlement was occupied during the medieval period and subsequently abandoned, leaving behind earthwork remains that are visible in the landscape today. Archaeological evidence indicates the site contains the characteristic features of a nucleated medieval village, including house platforms, enclosures, and field systems. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and represents an important example of the rural settlement patterns that characterised medieval Berkshire.
Whatcombe deserted medieval village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006956. View the official record →
Whatcombe is a deserted medieval village in Berkshire, England, situated in the parish of Childrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006956.
Whatcombe deserted 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 1006956.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages (1.8 km), Bowl barrow 700m north-west of Nodmoor Corner (3.5 km), Mere End Down Romano-British field system (3.9 km).
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