Just read about deserted villages mainly in the middle ages and just wondered what happened. Also would love to know how the population went down as I can't find the answers.. Many thanks x
C. J. Bond has written: 'Medieval windmills in South-Western England' -- subject- s -: Windmills, History 'Deserted Medieval villages in Warwickshire'
they did something
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An abandoned village is a village that has, for some reason, been deserted. In many countries, and throughout history, thousands of villages have been deserted for a variety of causes. Abandonment of villages is often related to the epidemic, famine, war, climate change, environmental destruction, or deliberate clearances.
The girls were dresses!
There are various images seen in deserted villages. These include stray animals roaming the streets, empty homes, as well as abandoned cars.
K. J. Allison has written: 'Deserted villages' -- subject(s): History, Rural population, Villages 'The East Riding of Yorkshire landscape' -- subject(s): History, Landscape '\\' -- subject(s): Dwellings, Historic buildings, Registers 'The deserted villages of Oxfordshire' -- subject(s): History
Medieval traders often visited villages, as they had to pass through them in their travels. They were allowed to trade in the villages at any time, but they were especially attracted to the villages when fairs were going on, because the fairs also attracted other traders and people who would buy their goods.
Medieval lands and villages were organised by the staff of the Lord or Baron of each manor
Bread was a primary staple.
Cities and towns were not normally in manors. Villages could be.
because they wouldnt run out of water