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Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails is a medieval earthwork monument located in Berkshire, England. The site consists of a moated enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of manorial settlements from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, which would have surrounded the principal residence and associated buildings of a royal or high-status estate. The moat itself survives as a substantial water-filled or partially water-filled ditch that once served both practical and symbolic functions, marking the boundary of the lord's demesne and providing security for the dwelling within. The survival of this earthwork demonstrates the historical importance of the site as a seat of authority and administration within the medieval landscape of Berkshire.
Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013168. View the official record →
Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails is a medieval earthwork monument located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013168.
Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails 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 1013168.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Tileplace, Old Windsor (0.8 km), Ankerwyke Priory: a Benedictine nunnery with associated moat and fishponds (3.3 km), Moated manor and Queen Victoria's landing stage, Old Windsor (4.7 km).
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