SNN117098 - Deserted villages and hamlets in Northamptonshire

This document provides an expanded list of deserted villages and smaller settlements in Northamptonshire with a brief description of each one. The reasons why villages were deserted are first summarised before the sources used to identify them are outlined. Criteria for inclusion are summarised along with the sources behind population estimates and their limitations. References to villages in the early 18th century in this document usually relate to John Bridges’ history of the county and references to the early 19th century usually relate to George Baker’s history. In all, 121 deserted sites are identified although several other places that might be considered for inclusion are listed in Appendix 1. The paper was compiled entirely from desk research.