Gainsthorpe Medieval Village, nr Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire
These are the earthwork remains of part of the deserted Medieval village of Gainsthorpe. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book. A windmill and chapel were recorded here in 1208. It was last mentioned as being in use as a village in 1383. References from 1697 and 1699 show that the village was deserted by then. However the whole site was then well preserved as earthworks, with about 200 houses apparently visible, laid out along as many as six streets. The site is regarded as one of the best preserved deserted Medieval villages in England. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010). Read detailed archaeological description.
