Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorth Hinksey conduit house

North Hinksey conduit house

England
List entry 1015158
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Hinksey conduit house is a sixteenth-century stone structure located in Berkshire, England, which served as part of the water supply infrastructure for the local area during the early modern period. The building functioned as a pumping or distribution point within a conduit system, reflecting the engineering efforts of the Tudor period to manage and transport water for domestic and possibly industrial use. Constructed in stone with characteristic period features, the structure survives as a testament to Renaissance-era practical hydraulic engineering, demonstrating the sophistication of water management systems in Tudor England. The conduit house remains an important archaeological monument illustrating the material culture and technical capabilities of sixteenth-century rural England.

North Hinksey conduit house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015158. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Hinksey conduit house?

North Hinksey conduit house is a sixteenth-century stone structure located in Berkshire, England, which served as part of the water supply infrastructure for the local area during the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015158.

Who is responsible for protecting North Hinksey conduit house?

North Hinksey conduit house 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 1015158.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Hinksey conduit house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement sites N of Wick Hall (7.1 km), Settlement site E of Goose Acre Farm (7.3 km), Castle mound at Fitzharris (7.5 km).

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