Alwinton deserted medieval village (Harbottle)
NT 923056 Deserted medieval village of Low Alwinton (Nothing visible on aerial photographs RAF 1946). (1)
No trace of the Deserted Medieval Village at NT 923056. (2)
At NT 9245 0583 on the crest of a south west facing slope overlooking the church are the remains of a sub-divided rectangular steading and garths 20m x 5m north west/south east, and a larger, conjoined sub-oval enclosure formed by an earth and stone bank. The whole stands on the prolongation of a south-west facing scarp which is parallel to a substantial bank to the west terminating at the churchyard and which appears to be of a later date. Areas to the north, west and east have traces of rig and furrow.
These remains possibly represent medieval occupation which appear to be isolated rather than forming part of any extensive village settlement. Remains do not warrant survey at 1:2500. (3)
Alwinton was one of the Ten Towns of Coquetdale held by Gilbert de Umfraville, of the barony of Alnwick in 1242. 1296: 40 persons (may include inhabitants of upland farms).
Muster Roll of 1580 refers for the first time to Over and Nether Alwinton. Not distinguished in 1604 Survey or in 1665 Hearth Tax return: eleven householders. 1663 Rate Book: ten proprietors. Armstrong's map of 1769 shows a two-row village on east-west axis at High Alwinton.
The medieval village presumably lay at High Alwinton. The south row all but disappeared except for a public house. The north row recently resettled with council houses. (4)
No trace of the Deserted Medieval Village at NT 923056. (2)
At NT 9245 0583 on the crest of a south west facing slope overlooking the church are the remains of a sub-divided rectangular steading and garths 20m x 5m north west/south east, and a larger, conjoined sub-oval enclosure formed by an earth and stone bank. The whole stands on the prolongation of a south-west facing scarp which is parallel to a substantial bank to the west terminating at the churchyard and which appears to be of a later date. Areas to the north, west and east have traces of rig and furrow.
These remains possibly represent medieval occupation which appear to be isolated rather than forming part of any extensive village settlement. Remains do not warrant survey at 1:2500. (3)
Alwinton was one of the Ten Towns of Coquetdale held by Gilbert de Umfraville, of the barony of Alnwick in 1242. 1296: 40 persons (may include inhabitants of upland farms).
Muster Roll of 1580 refers for the first time to Over and Nether Alwinton. Not distinguished in 1604 Survey or in 1665 Hearth Tax return: eleven householders. 1663 Rate Book: ten proprietors. Armstrong's map of 1769 shows a two-row village on east-west axis at High Alwinton.
The medieval village presumably lay at High Alwinton. The south row all but disappeared except for a public house. The north row recently resettled with council houses. (4)
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FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1976; S Ainsworth
HISTORIC AREA ASSESSMENT, Alwinton Village Atlas ; The Archaeological Practice Ltd
HISTORIC AREA ASSESSMENT, Alwinton Village Atlas ; The Archaeological Practice Ltd
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