Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWillimontswyke (uninhabited portions)

Willimontswyke (uninhabited portions)

England
List entry 1006516
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Willimontswyke is a deserted medieval settlement located in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of several structures and field systems characteristic of medieval agricultural occupation, with physical evidence indicating habitation during the medieval period. The uninhabited portions that survive today represent abandonment that occurred following changes in settlement patterns, land use, or economic circumstances during the later medieval or early modern period. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding rural settlement organisation and desertion in the Anglo-Scottish border region.

Willimontswyke (uninhabited portions) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006516. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Willimontswyke (uninhabited portions)?

Willimontswyke is a deserted medieval settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006516.

Who is responsible for protecting Willimontswyke (uninhabited portions)?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Willimontswyke (uninhabited portions)?

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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