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Low Angerton deserted medieval village (Hartburn)

[Area NZ 094846] Depopulation remains visible on aerial photographs. (1)

An area of disturbed ground in parkland consistent with minor depopulation, but forming no coherent pattern. (2)

Deserted medieval village of rectangular outline alongside River Wansbeck. Appears to be two phases at least. Buildings, garden plots and stone clearance heaps lie along the river's edge for c.300m. (3)

Aerial photograph (RAF 1947) appears to show clear earthworks of tofts and crofts of a deserted medieval village along the north side of Powburn in Angerton Park. (4)
N10593
Medieval (1066 to 1540)
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1968; B H Pritchard


Source of Reference
Local History of Hartburn

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