Site of Fulbrook Deserted Medieval Settlement

1 A very early destruction, associated with imparking attributed to the Duke of Bedford in 1421. There were four householders in 1428. The last incumbent was in 1543. The site must be near the castle (i.e. moat), but aerial photographs show little. In 1435 there was a chapel (PRN 845), dovecote (PRN 6225) and mill (PRN 836).
2 In 1332 there were nine contributors to the Lay Subsidy. The village was probably situated near the brook.
3 Fulbrook may have been depopulated by the plague. Half its tax quota was abated in 1352.
4 No visible archaeological remains (D), excellent documentary evidence (1*).
5 1951: The area centred on SP2560, which is presumed to be where the village was situated, was under pasture and showed signs of ridge and furrow. 1961: Around SP2560 the land was under plough and fragments of probable Medieval pottery, animal bones and teeth were scattered throughout the area. No building platforms were detected either here or elsewhere in the area.
6 Earthworks possibly associated with medieval settlement are clearly visible on aerial image. Monument extent extended to include these features to the east of the moated site.