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Yoden medieval settlement

England
List entry 1019913
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Yoden medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village located in County Durham in the north-east of England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a settlement that was occupied during the medieval period, with evidence suggesting settlement activity from at least the twelfth century onwards. The physical remains include house platforms, field systems, and other structural features visible as low earthworks across the landscape, typical of abandoned medieval settlements whose populations relocated or declined. The site is now recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and represents an important archaeological resource for understanding rural settlement patterns and land use in medieval Durham.

Yoden medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019913. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Yoden medieval settlement?

Yoden medieval settlement is a deserted medieval village located in County Durham in the north-east of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019913.

Who is responsible for protecting Yoden medieval settlement?

Yoden 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 1019913.

What other scheduled monuments are near Yoden medieval settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle (3.1 km), Haswell Colliery engine house, 180m north west of Plough Farm (5.8 km), Sheraton medieval settlement and open field system (6.9 km).

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