In the 13th century, Chipping Dassett became the site of a flourishing market town. After the plague, the market declined, and at the end of the 15th century, the place was deserted.
Category: Medieval Agriculture
New Perspectives on the Agricultural Revolution in the Early Middle Ages
Between 800 and 1200 medieval Europe experienced a warmer climate. This fertile period fed the growth of populations, towns and markets. New book explores the role of new technologies - and especially the mouldboard plough