England, Derbyshire
Hungry Bentley deserted medieval village
Ghost town Documented siteProhibited, look only
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Coins and tokens
Buttons and buckles
Sea potteryAlso reported: site protected).
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service, Amy Downes, (CC BY-SA 2.0), Unknown (Public domain), NPS (Public domain).
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Why this spot
Domesday hamlet, desertion date unknown
Settlement recorded in Domesday as waste land of Henry de Ferrers, its Hungry name said to reflect poor soil and poor food. Why it emptied is unknown; poor farming, a shift away from arable and a change in climate are all suggested.View source →
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