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Wretchwick is a deserted medieval settlement located in Oxfordshire, England. The site comprises the remains of a nucleated village that was occupied during the medieval period, with evidence of settlement patterns typical of the High and Late Medieval periods. Archaeological survey and documentary sources indicate that the settlement was eventually abandoned, leaving earthwork remains that include former house platforms, field systems, and trackways that are characteristic of deserted medieval villages (DMVs). The site remains an important archaeological monument for understanding medieval settlement patterns and rural depopulation in the region.
Wretchwick deserted medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015549. View the official record →
Wretchwick is a deserted medieval settlement located in Oxfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015549.
Wretchwick deserted medieval settlement 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 1015549.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ambrosden churchyard cross (2 km), Alchester Roman parade ground, access road and marching camp (2.1 km), Alchester Roman site (2.6 km).
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