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Basing House is a scheduled ancient monument located near Basingstoke in Hampshire, comprising the substantial earthwork remains of a medieval and early modern fortified residence. The site consists of two baileys with associated defensive works, representing the domestic and military architecture of a significant aristocratic household that developed from at least the Norman period onwards. The monument was severely damaged during the English Civil War siege of 1645, when Parliamentary forces besieged the Royalist stronghold held by the Marquess of Winchester, resulting in the destruction of the house itself, though the earthwork defences survived. The Grange Field forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of this important historical site, preserving evidence of the medieval and early modern occupation and use of the property.
Basing House and the Grange Field is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001961. View the official record →
Basing House is a scheduled ancient monument located near Basingstoke in Hampshire, comprising the substantial earthwork remains of a medieval and early modern fortified residence. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001961.
Basing House and the Grange Field is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1001961.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oliver's Battery: a motte and bailey castle at Old Basing (1.1 km), Pyotts Hill entrenchment (1.8 km), Holy Ghost Chapel (2.6 km).
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