Just south of Bittesby House lies the remains of a Deserted Medieval Village (DMV). Protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument since 1954, the site holds valuable insight into settlement patterns stretching from the Bronze Age through the medieval period. A Village Lost to Time Bittesby, once called Bissebesche, was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 with 14 households. By …

The Bittesby House estate offers a fascinating glimpse into centuries of rural and cultural life. Originally developed in the mid-18th century, the East Wing began as a tenant farmer’s residence. By 1842, the estate had grown to include over 1,400 acres of gardens, orchards, meadows, arable fields, and various outbuildings. Archaeological Discoveries: Iron Age and Roman Life In 2020, excavations …