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Moated site at Balsdon Farm is a medieval earthwork monument located in Berkshire, England. The site comprises a moat, a water-filled defensive ditch that once enclosed a residential or manorial holding, dating to the medieval period. Such moated sites were characteristic features of the English landscape from the 12th century onwards, serving as markers of status and modest fortification for gentry and substantial farmers. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management practices in the region.
Moated site at Balsdon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013243. View the official record →
Moated site at Balsdon Farm is a medieval earthwork monument located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013243.
Moated site at Balsdon Farm 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 1013243.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane (2 km), Long barrow at Combe Gibbet, Gallows Down. (3.2 km), Bowl barrow south of Rivar Copse: part of a barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill (3.6 km).
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