Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 100m south-west of Bear Place

Moated site 100m south-west of Bear Place

England
List entry 1013137
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 100m south-west of Bear Place is a medieval moated enclosure located in Berkshire, England. The monument consists of the earthwork remains of a moat, representing a form of defensive domestic architecture characteristic of the medieval period, particularly common among lesser nobility and gentry between the 12th and 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically enclosed residential buildings and served both practical and status-conscious functions, providing protection and denoting landholding authority. The survival of the earthwork as a scheduled monument indicates its archaeological value for understanding medieval settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the region.

Moated site 100m south-west of Bear Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013137. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 100m south-west of Bear Place?

Moated site 100m south-west of Bear Place is a medieval moated enclosure located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013137.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 100m south-west of Bear Place?

Moated site 100m south-west of Bear Place 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 1013137.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 100m south-west of Bear Place?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishpond at Botany Bay Copse (3.7 km), Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue (4.4 km), Bowl barrow in Maidenhead Thicket 180m north of Coach and Horses public house. (4.4 km).

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