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This list of lost settlements in the United Kingdom includes deserted medieval villages (DMVs), shrunken villages, abandoned villages and other settlements known to have been lost, depopulated or significantly reduced in size over the centuries. There are estimated to be as many as 3,000 DMVs in England.
By the start of the 14th century the structure of most English towns had changed considerably since the Domesday survey. A number of towns were granted market status and had grown around local trades. [11] Also notable is the reduction in importance of Winchester, the Anglo-Saxon capital city of Wessex.
Deserted medieval villages in the East Riding of Yorkshire (10 P) Pages in category "Deserted medieval villages in England" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.
One of the best preserved medieval villages in England, Lavenham in the Suffolk countryside is formed of timbered cottages, 15th-century churches and magical woodlands.
Deserted medieval village abandoned before the 17th century when a farmstead is recorded. [147] Little Barwick See Middleton Little Bittering: Deserted medieval village recorded in the Domesday Book and visible as earthworks. St Peter and St Paul's Church dates from the 12th century. The parish was united with Beeston in the 20th century.
One of the best-preserved medieval manors in England. Built by Sir Thomas Burgh. In 1470, it was attacked by Sir Robert Welles over a clash about lands, status, and honour, but not severely damaged. In 1484, Sir Thomas entertained King Richard III in his hall. Gainsthorpe Medieval Village: Village: Before 1208 Remains