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Moated site at Winkfield Lane is a medieval defensive and domestic settlement monument located in Berkshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic form of high-status settlement that flourished in medieval England, particularly during the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat itself survives as an earthwork feature defining the former perimeter of the residence or manor, reflecting the importance of water-based defence and water management in medieval domestic architecture. Such sites typically indicate occupation by a substantial landholding family and serve as significant archaeological records of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in southern England.
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 and domestic settlement monument located 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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