🏰The remains of a deserted medieval village have been discovered at Alby Hall Farm.
🌾The village provides insights into the lives of medieval peasants and their daily activities.
📜Documents from the time reveal the obligations of the villagers to the Lord of The Manor.
🏠The village consisted of individual house plots and a village green.
📅The village dates back to at least the 12th century and was inhabited until its mysterious disappearance.
What is the significance of the lumps and bumps in the field?
—The lumps and bumps in the field are the remains of collapsed walls and house plots that make up the deserted medieval village.
When was the village first established?
—The earliest reference to the village dates back to the 12th century, but it is believed to have been established even earlier.
What can we learn about the lives of the villagers from the archaeological evidence?
—The archaeological evidence can provide insights into the daily lives of the villagers, including their farming practices, housing structures, and trade activities.
Why did the village disappear?
—The exact reason for the village's disappearance is still unknown, but it is believed to be due to factors such as changes in agricultural practices, economic decline, or natural disasters.
What have the archaeological excavations revealed so far?
—The archaeological excavations have uncovered remains of buildings, walls, rubbish pits, and other artifacts that provide clues about the layout and lifestyle of the village.
00:00Alby Hall Farm is the site of a deserted medieval village.
01:19The village dates back to at least the 12th century and is believed to have been inhabited even earlier.
02:53Archaeological evidence reveals insights into the daily lives of medieval peasants.
04:15The village consisted of individual house plots and a village green.
05:59Documents from the time describe the obligations of the villagers to the Lord of The Manor.
09:41The exact reason for the village's disappearance is still unknown.
11:26Archaeological excavations have uncovered remains of buildings, walls, and other artifacts.
12:49The excavations provide valuable insights into the layout and lifestyle of the village.
