Deserted Medieval Villages

by Maurice Beresford (Editor), John G. Hurst (Editor)

Overview

Deserted Medieval Villages combines archaeological and historical expertise to produce a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the studies of deserted medieval villages. Including an extensive historical and archaeological review of the surge in mid-20th century research, J.G. Hurst's archaeological gazetteer of 290 sites, and analysis of Scottish, Welsh, and Irish sites, this book is an in-depth reference work. Updating Beresford's classic The Lost Medieval Villages of England, this book refreshes his historical research, considers the economic circumstances of desertion, and includes detailed maps, photographs and tables.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780718897918
Publisher:	The Lutterworth Press
Publication date:	05/29/2025
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Professor M. W. Beresford (1920-2005) had an abiding interest in the evidence of maps for reconstructing the appearance of the English countryside in the past, which led to several reference publications. He was also a Professor of Economic History in the University of Leeds, and the first Chairman of the School of Economic Studies. J.G. Hurst (1927-2003) was the Inspector of Ancient Monuments for the Ministry of Public Building and Works, a founding member of the Society for Medieval Archaeology and President of the Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments List of Tables in the Text List of Plates List of Figures in the Text Editors' Introduction Part One: England 1 A Review of Historical Research (to 1968) - M. W. Beresford, Professor of Economic History in the University of Leeds Introduction I: Early Desertion II: The Black Death III: Depopulation and Sheep IV: Depopulation Arrested V: Antecedents of Depopulation VI: Vulnerability to Depopulation VII: Village Sites after Desertion VIII: Goldsmith's Deserted Village IX: Fieldwork and Site Quality X: The Work of The Deserted Medieval Village Research Group XI: Other Developments, 1954-68 Envoi: Beyond Britain 2 A Review of Archaeological Research (to 1968) - J. G. Hurst, Inspector of Ancient Monuments, Ministry of Public Building and Works Introduction I: Building Construction II: Building Plans and Uses III: The Changing Village Plan IV: General Economic Development 3 Gazetteer of Excavations at Medieval House and Village Sites (to 1968) - J. G. Hurst 4 An Historian's Appraisal of Archaeological Research - M. W. Beresford Introduction I: Dating II: Changes in House Structure III: Changes in Village Plans IV: The Society for Medieval Archaeology V: Personal 5 County Gazetteers of Deserted Medieval Villages (known in 1968) - Ed. Dr. J. Sheail, Scientific Officer, Nature Conservancy 6 Select Bibliography, England - Ed. J. G. Hurst Part Two: Scotland 7 The Study of Deserted Medieval Settlements in Scotland (to 1968) I Rural Settlement - H. Fairhurst, Department of Archaeology, University of Glasgow II The Peasant-House - J. G. Dunbar, Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland 8 Select Bibliography, Scotland Part Three: Wales 9 The Study of Deserted Medieval Settlements in Wales (to 1968) - Dr. L. A. S. Butler, Lecturer in Medieval Archaeology, University of Leeds I: Historical Introduction II: Excavation 10 I Gazetteer of Excavated Sites in Wales II Select Bibliography Part Four: Ireland 11 The Study of Deserted Medieval Settlements in Ireland (to 1968) - Dr. R. E. Glasscock, Lecturer in Geography, The Queen's University, Belfast I: Rural Settlement II: The Peasant-House 12 I Gazetteer of Deserted Towns, Rural-Boroughs, and Nucleated Settlements in Ireland II Select Bibliography Appendices I Memoranda on the Preservation of Deserted Medieval Village Sites II Fieldwork Questionnaire Index Mrs. A. F. Morley