The deserted medieval Cambridgeshire village once occupied hundreds of years ago

There are many Cambridgeshire towns and villages that have grown into thriving communities over the years. However, other areas of the county have either been abandoned or lost to the ages.

Although these places were occupied hundreds of years ago, there is little to no physical trace of their existence today. They live on through historical records that tell us important facts about them, including their location and the total population of each settlement.

One example of an area that no longer exists is Barham. The village was a settlement mentioned in the Domesday Book and was located in the hundred of Chilford.

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Barham was thought to have been situated near Linton and was first mentioned in 1050. It had a recorded population of 30 households in 1086, putting it in the largest 40 per cent of settlements recorded in Domesday.

By 1279, the settlement seemed to have grown into a considerable size. There are records suggesting that there were around 70 tenants living in the area at this time.

However, from 1316 onwards, the tax records of the area became less definite. The village was amalgamated with Linton before it eventually became deserted.

Nowadays, the only glimpse of the village's existence comes from slight traces of earthworks, although the name 'Barham' still has relevance in the county. It is located in the district of Huntingdonshire as part of the 'Barham and Woolley' parish.

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