Clopton, Cambridgeshire
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clopton-cambridgeshire-196-7745435
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Clopton, Cambridgeshire
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Clopton is a deserted medieval village (DMV), about 1 mile (1.6 km) south west of the village of Croydon, Cambridgeshire, that once stood on a prominent ridge from which it gained its name. Its history reaches back to the Roman occupation, and an Anglo-Saxon village, covering approximately 30 acres (12 ha) was established by the 10th century.
The village is referenced in the Domesday Book, when 18 peasants were noted as inhabiting it. A Friday market was granted in 1292 to Robert Hoo, Lord of Cl
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Deserted village in United Kingdom
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clopton,_Cambridgeshire
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2023-03-22T12:53:44Z
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