Further reading

The Lost Villages of England by Maurice Beresford (Sutton Publishing, 1998) £14.99
Still the 'classic' on deserted villages in England, by one of the leading figures in the post-second world war research into DMVs (deserted medieval villages).

The Making of the English Landscape by William Hoskins (Penguin, 1991) £10.99
Another 'classic', by the second professor who led the postwar research into DMVs.

Deserted Villages by T Rowley and J Wood (Shire, 1995) paperback £4.99
Explains why sites have been deserted, what a site might look like today and procedures for recording them. Also lists some good examples of sites to visit.

Villages in the Landscape by Trevor Rowley (Orion, 1994) paperback £6.99
Examines the role of villages in England from prehistory to the present day. Includes tips for finding out more about past villages and helpful guidelines for practical fieldwork.

Everyday Life in Medieval England by Christopher Dyer (Hambledon, 1994) hardback £35
The villages may have become deserted and buried, but this book brings their inhabitants back to life. Topics range from freshwater fishing to rural violence, and the author examines deep social processes as well as everyday living.

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