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Sheepbridge Court Moated Site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Berkshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic form of settlement fortification that became prevalent in England from the twelfth century onwards, reflecting both practical defensive needs and the assertion of manorial authority. The moat itself survives as a significant earthwork feature defining the perimeter of the settlement. Such moated sites typically served as the centres of medieval manorial estates, combining residential, agricultural, and administrative functions within their defended boundaries.
Moated site at Sheepbridge Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013336. View the official record →
Sheepbridge Court Moated Site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013336.
Moated site at Sheepbridge Court 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 1013336.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated Manorial Site at Beaumy's Castle, 200m north-east of Priory Farm (1.4 km), Moated site at Kenney's Farm (2.6 km), Site of St Bartholomew's Church (3.8 km).
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