Summary
Medieval village site deserted at an unknown period. Three platforms set one above another on a NW facing slope.
Identification Images (4)
Monument Types
- DESERTED SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Description
Three platforms set one above another on a NW facing slope. The site is tucked into a dry valley at a slight bend and is thus in a sheltered location just off the ridge of the downs in a position to exploit both the top of the downs and the dip slope. Eight building platforms have been noted in the past, seen as nettle filled depressions. There are traces of a trackway, probably now delineated by brambles, from the settlement to the top of the slope. Above and to the north east of the settlement are strip lynchets site 121308. Archaeological Comments - Site:121307*0 At present nothing is known about the site and past research that may have occurreed. It is more than likely research has occurred, particularly by Eric Holden. Contact SAS.
References
- SNA67973 - Report: Richard James. 2019. Monument Condition Assessment: Deserted medieval settlement and associated cultivation terraces on Perching Hill (List Entry Number: 1015125; NTHBSMR MNA Number: MNA127056).
- SNA69144 - Digital Image: Environment Agency. 2020. LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. 1M. [Mapped feature: #185686 Medieval village site deserted at an unknown period. Three platforms set one above another on a NW facing slope., ]
- SZL18980 - Photograph - colour: Joy Ede. 01/01/1996. Fulking Escarpment - flint wall associated with the site of the DMV of 121307. 2M. 13.
- SZL21943 - Slide: Joy Ede. 01/02/1996. Perching Deserted Medieval Village earthworks. 2M. 19.
- SZL23329 - Photograph - colour: Joy Ede. 01/01/1996. Fulking Escarpment - site of the DMV of 121307. NONE. 15.
- SZL25834 - Photograph - colour: Joy Ede. 01/01/1996. Fulking - Distant shot of Perching DMV. One of two for panorama. 16.
- SZL25835 - Photograph - colour: Joy Ede. 01/01/1996. Fulking - Distant shot of Perching DMV. Two of two for panorama. 17.
- SZL28356 - Photograph - colour: Joy Ede. 01/01/1996. Fulking Escarpment - site of the DMV of 121307. 2*2M. 16.
- SZL28860 - Slide: Joy Ede. 01/02/1996. Perching Deserted Medieval Village earthworks. 2M. 20.
- SZL32447 - Photograph - colour: Joy Ede. 01/01/1996. Fulking Escarpment - site of the DMV of 121307. 2*2M. 17.
- SZL39333 - Slide: Joy Ede. 01/02/1996. View towards Perching Hill showing the earthworks of the DMV, the strip lynchets and the IA lynchet. 24.
- SZL760 - Monograph: J Vigar. 1994. The Lost Villages of Sussex.
Other Statuses and References
- Environmentally Sensitive Area
- National Monuments Record Reference: TQ21SW17/399400
- National Park (South Downs)
Associated Events
- ENA2060 - Field Survey, Archaeological and Land use history survey Fulking Escarpment
- ENA9348 - Heritage Assessment, Monument Condition Assessment of deserted medieval settlement and associated cultivation terraces on Perching Hill
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
None Recorded