Possible site of medieval deserted settlement, near All Saints Church (EHER 4588)
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Summary
The site of a possible deserted medieval village (DMV) as the church is isolated.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 587 207 (866m by 942m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE CANFIELD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Little Canfield DMV. <1>
May 1975. Field visit.
The area around the isolated All Saints church is under plough, and there is no trace of settlement. The first Rector is recorded in 1326, but the church post-dates this. <2>
See also: <3>
2026 note: This record is based on conjectural evidence from other country-wide sites that suggest a medieval village is likely located within close proximity to a church. However, more recent evidence suggests that this logic cannot always be applied to Essex. The DMV records in the Essex HER will remain until further archaeological investigation is completed.
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL52-028
- NRHE identifier: 373489
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 SE 21