Shitlington (Wark)

This is the site of the deserted medieval village of Shitlington. The village was first recorded here in 1279. However, there was no evidence for a village here in the 17th century beyond a few scattered settlements. The only remains to be seen are the earthwork traces of enclosure banks and ridge and furrow.

Reference number: N7996
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Post-medieval (1540 to 1900)

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Source of Reference
Local History of Wark
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