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Monument Number 237245

Hob Uid: 237245
Location :
West Berkshire
Aldworth
Grid Ref : SU5538078400
Summary : Excavation uncovered the remains of a probable medieval fortified manor house, including the supposed site of a moat indicated by fishponds.
More information : [SU 5538 7840] Beche Farm on site of [TI] Castle [GT] (1)

Beche Farm stands on the site of the castle of the De La Beche family, possibly erected in the reign of Edward III, when a licence to crenellate the manor house was granted in 1338. Excavations have revealed medieval foundations, and the line of the moat is marked by one or two small ponds. (2-4)

There are no remains of what was evidently a fortified manor house rather than a castle, and no indications of a moat. (5)

Listed by Cathcart King. (6)

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Source details : OS 6" (Prov) 1962
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Source details : The Castles of England Vol 1 1897 p169 (J.D. Mackenzie)
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Source details : F1 NVQ 25-APR-63
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Licenced 1338
Monument End Date : 1338
Monument Start Date : 1338
Monument Type : Fortified Manor House, Moat
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit, Conjectural Evidence, Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SU 57 NE 6
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1933-01-01
End Date : 1933-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1963-04-25
End Date : 1963-04-25