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The moated site at Moat Park, New Windsor is a medieval earthwork comprising a substantial water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform, typical of defensive or high-status domestic enclosures constructed during the medieval period. The monument dates from the medieval era, reflecting the widespread practice of moat construction among both noble and gentry families from the twelfth century onwards as a means of defining territorial boundaries and asserting social status. The site retains its physical integrity as an archaeological landscape, with the moat surviving as a distinctive topographical feature that defines the enclosed area. The earthwork represents an important surviving example of medieval settlement patterns and domestic organisation within Berkshire.
Moated site at Moat Park, New Windsor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013358. View the official record →
The moated site at Moat Park, New Windsor is a medieval earthwork comprising a substantial water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform, typical of defensive or high-status domestic enclosures constructed during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013358.
Moated site at Moat Park, New Windsor 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 1013358.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windsor Castle (2.1 km), Moated Royal Manorial site at Bear's Rails (2.2 km), Moated site at Tileplace, Old Windsor (2.2 km).
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