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Willimontswyke is a deserted medieval settlement located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises the uninhabited earthwork remains of a former village, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the medieval period. The visible features include house platforms, field systems, and associated settlement infrastructure preserved as earthworks across the landscape. The abandonment of such settlements in northern England often reflects broader economic and social changes of the late medieval period, including depopulation and agricultural reorganisation.
Willimontswyke (uninhabited portions) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006516. View the official record →
Willimontswyke is a deserted medieval settlement located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006516.
Willimontswyke (uninhabited portions) 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 1006516.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bean Burn 1 Roman temporary camp (2.7 km), Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Roman forts, civil settlement and cemeteries, adjacent length of the Stanegate Roman road and two milestones (2.8 km), Bean Burn 2 Roman temporary camp (2.8 km).
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