Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRingwork and bailey in Place Wood, 680m WSW of Wanstead Farm

Ringwork and bailey in Place Wood, 680m WSW of Wanstead Farm

England
List entry 1019114
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ringwork and bailey in Place Wood, 680m WSW of Wanstead Farm is a Norman fortified site located in Hampshire. The monument comprises a ringwork with an associated bailey, representing a form of early medieval fortification common to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. The earthwork survives as a raised circular or oval enclosure surrounded by a ditch, with the bailey forming an adjoining defended area. Such sites were typical of the late eleventh and twelfth centuries, serving as administrative and defensive focal points for Norman lords establishing control over the English countryside.

Ringwork and bailey in Place Wood, 680m WSW of Wanstead Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019114. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ringwork and bailey in Place Wood, 680m WSW of Wanstead Farm?

Ringwork and bailey in Place Wood, 680m WSW of Wanstead Farm is a Norman fortified site located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019114.

Who is responsible for protecting Ringwork and bailey in Place Wood, 680m WSW of Wanstead Farm?

Ringwork and bailey in Place Wood, 680m WSW of Wanstead Farm 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 1019114.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ringwork and bailey in Place Wood, 680m WSW of Wanstead Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A length of the Gosport Lines west of Weevil Lane (8.9 km), Former Board of Ordnance Gunwharf, HMS Vernon (9.3 km), Bastion No 1, Gosport Lines (9.8 km).

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