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Moated site at Winkfield Lane is a medieval defensive or high-status residential enclosure situated in Berkshire. The monument comprises a moat, a water-filled ditch that formerly surrounded a dwelling or fortified structure, and represents a form of settlement common amongst the gentry and nobility during the medieval period. Such moated sites are typically dated to the twelfth through sixteenth centuries, though occupation may have extended beyond these dates. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological feature that contributes to understanding medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the region.
Moated site at Winkfield Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013182. View the official record →
Moated site at Winkfield Lane is a medieval defensive or high-status residential enclosure situated in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013182.
Moated site at Winkfield Lane 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 1013182.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow on Bowledge Hill (4.3 km), Bowl barrow in Swinley Park 390m south-east of Bracknell Bridge. (5.3 km), Bowl barrow on Bill Hill (5.3 km).
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