Deserted settlement of West Hartburn, Middleton St George
The site of the deserted medieval village is now marked by turf-covered banks and ditches forming low rectangular platforms within rectangular and sub-rectangular enclosures. Two hollow ways run to the north and south of the modern road.
Excavations between 1962 and 1969 revealed three two-roomed long houses, and two other buildings, a paved causeway and a sunken road. Considerable architectural detail was recovered. The structures date from the 13th century, and were rebuilt in the 16th century.
Stockton and Darlington Railway Heritage Action Zone (HAZ), County Durham, Aerial Photo Project 2018-2019; Historic England Aerial Investigation and Mapping (AIM) team
Excavation of the deserted settlement of West Hartburn, Middleton St George, 1961-9
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