David Astbury

• BA (Hons) History & Archaeology
• West Backworth: systematic survey of a North Tyneside deserted medieval village

Studies of deserted medieval villages in England contribute to our understanding of many aspects of medieval life; however, few, if any, have been conducted in the North Tyneside region. The remains of West Backworth deserted medieval village are believed to be the best preserved in the region, yet the field in which the remains are situated has never been systematically surveyed. This project aims to illuminate through desktop analysis, basic survey and geophysical prospection the layout of this long disappeared medieval village, and further, to place the evidence obtained into local and national context.

Funding Source: Newcastle University