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East Matfen is a deserted mediæval village in Northumberland. It is located about three to four miles north-east of Corbridge and survives as as earthworks where there is also part of its field system. In the 13th century the manor of East Matfen was held by the Fenwick family and a document records that in 1296 fourteen individuals from the village were eligible to pay taxes. Part of the manor was subsequently granted to the priory at Hexham, and later documents record a fall in the village population. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the manor was regained by the Fenwicks. During the mid- to late 17th century the estate was acquired by John Douglas of Newcastle who depopulated the village and dispersed the farms to other parts of the estate. It is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1016351.

Place Type: Deserted Village
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.035183,-1.9302204
Grid Reference: NZ 0455 7118
Civil Parish: Matfen CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 301656
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/East_Matfen,_Northumberland_301656

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