Deserted medieval settlement, 'Braxted Park Deserted Village', Braxted Park (EHER 8165)

Settlement earthworks identified near All Saints Church (EHER 38820) in Braxted Park. These were created when Braxted Park (EHER 18808) was extended during the 18th century. Field investigations in 1976 found the earthworks covering an area of two hectares, situated in a fir plantation and natural woodland. No coherent settlement pattern was identified, there were no traces of buildings, though the earthworks were thought to probably represent the remains of the medieval village.

Village deserted in around 1832 after the park was extended. A later entry reads 'there are earthworks in a field adjacent to Great Braxted created in 18th century when the remains of the medieval village by the church were removed when Braxted Park was extended.' <1> There are earthworks in a field adjacent to Great Braxted created in the 18th century when the remains of the medieval village by the church, TL 851 154, were removed when Braxted Park (EHER 18808) was extended. <2> <3> <4> October 1976. Field visit. The remains of the church are situated at the north end of a natural ridge. Beyond the churchyard to the immediate south, centred TL 851 153, is a disturbed area of about two hectares, covered by a fir plantation and natural woodland. No coherent pattern of settlement is evident and no traces of former buildings could be seen; however is seems probably that this is the site of the medieval village. <5> <6> Note: The extent of the earthworks are unknown. Area = 2ha Original HER entry merged with NRHE data transfer. NRHE summary description: Settlement earthworks identified near All Saints Church (EHER 38820) in Braxted Park. These were created when Braxted Park was extended during the 18th century. Field investigations in 1976 found the earthworks covering an area of two hectares, situated in a fir plantation and natural woodland. No coherent settlement pattern was identified, there were no traces of buildings.