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Sweetworthy is a deserted medieval settlement located in Somerset, England. The site represents a rural community that was abandoned during the medieval period, leaving behind archaeological traces of habitation patterns typical of the English countryside. The earthworks and field evidence visible at Sweetworthy provide insight into the settlement structures and land use practices of medieval farming communities in the region. Such deserted settlements are valuable resources for understanding the demographic changes and agricultural organisation of medieval Somerset.
Sweetworthy deserted medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008469. View the official record →
Sweetworthy is a deserted medieval settlement located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008469.
Sweetworthy deserted 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 1008469.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Road Castle (5.4 km), Packhorse bridge 75m south east of The Old Vicarage (7.5 km), Packhorse bridge 60m north east of Royal Oak Farm (7.7 km).
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