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Name: New Windsor
HER Number: 00136.50.000
Record Type: Monument

Grid Reference: SU 967 769
Administrative Area/Parish:Windsor, Windsor And Maidenhead, Berkshire
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Summary

From c.1110 there is documentary evidence suggesting a settlement outside the castle walls.

Monument Type(s):

  • TOWN (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1110 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

From c.1110 there is documentary evidence suggesting a settlement outside the castle walls. As the castle grew so the town developed a market, fair, a merchant guild and borough status. In 1977 Astill planned the possible extent of the 12th century settlements and the medieval town <1>


<1> Astill, G.G, 1978, Historic towns in Berkshire: An archaeological appraisal, Pages 59-67; figure 19 (Bibliographic reference). SRD6871.

<2> South, R, 1977, The Book of Windsor - The Story of a Royal Town, Pages 35-48 (Bibliographic reference). SRM13710.

<3> The National Trust, 1993, The Goswells, Windsor. The National Trust Archaeological Survey (Unpublished document). SRM15975.

<4> Lobb, S., 17/11/1980, No. 22 High St Windsor - Caleys (Unpublished document). SRM14244.

Sources

<1>Astill, G.G. 1978. Historic towns in Berkshire: An archaeological appraisal. Pages 59-67; figure 19. [Bibliographic reference / SRD6871]
<2>South, R. 1977. The Book of Windsor - The Story of a Royal Town. Pages 35-48. [Bibliographic reference / SRM13710]
<3>The National Trust. 1993. The Goswells, Windsor. The National Trust Archaeological Survey. [Unpublished document / SRM15975]
<4>Lobb, S.. 17/11/1980. No. 22 High St Windsor - Caleys. [Unpublished document / SRM14244]

Associated Events:

ERM223Land at King Edward Court, Windsor, Berkshire (Ref: RB/4680)
ERM2184Windsor Castle Future Programme - Archaeological Desk Based Assessment
ERM2648++ 9 High Street, Windsor - Heritage Impact Assessment (Ref: 7136A)

Associated Monuments

MRW21127-28 Peascod Street, Windsor, Berkshire (Listed Building)
MRW20947-50 High Street, Windsor (Listed Building)
MRW2055 and 6 Church Street, Windsor, Berkshire (Listed Building)
MRM1828861 Thames Street, Windsor - site of former 18th century town house (Building)
MRW2087 Church Street, Windsor, Berkshire (Listed Building)
MRW21286-87 Peascod Street, Windsor (Listed Building)
MRW204Guildhall, High Street, Windsor (Listed Building)
MRW6638Medieval findspots-Church Street and Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire (Find Spot)
MRW206Post-medieval well at rear of 22 High Street, Windsor, Berkshire (Monument)
MRW207The Horse and Groom Pub, Windsor, Berkshire (Listed Building)
MRW213The Swan Public House, Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire (Listed Building)
MRW210The Three Tuns Hotel, Windsor, Berkshire (Listed Building)
MRW200Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire (Monument)

Associated Finds:

  • None

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