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ID:SDV307247
Title:Medieval Villages in Britain
Originator:Beresford, G.
Date:1981
Summary:Beresford (1981) reviews the archaeology of the site: suggests transhumance followed by settlement. He attributes the failure of the settlement to the worsening climate - evidenced by the construction of the corn driers. Footrot, lungworm and murrain also contributed to the causes for desertion. Hutholes failed for a similar reason. Desertion was gradual, as some farmers soldiered on for longer than others.

Associated Monuments (1)

MDV7414Deserted Medieval Settlement at Hound Tor (Monument)