Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails

Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails

England
List entry 1013168
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails is a medieval monument located in Berkshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure that represents the earthwork remains of a manorial settlement of royal significance, dating to the medieval period. The moat itself survives as a substantial defensive and boundary feature surrounding the former residential and administrative core of the estate. Such moated sites were characteristic of high-status landholdings in medieval England, and their preservation as earthworks provides valuable archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and manorial organisation during the medieval centuries.

Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013168. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails?

Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails is a medieval monument located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013168.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails?

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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