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Hampstead Norris

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Hampstead Norreys; Parkwood; Park Wood

In the civil parish of Hampstead Norreys.
In the historic county of Berkshire (Modern Authority of West Berkshire, 1974 county of Berkshire).

Medieval motte comprising conical mound situated on an eastern slope below the crest of a hill overlooks Hampstead Norris and its approaches. The motte has a diameter of 25m and is up to 4.2m high. It is surrounded by a ditch 5m wide and up to 1.7m deep. The summit is hollowed to a depth of 0.6m, possibly indicating the presence of a timber tower or palisade.

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Certain.
Earthworks remains.

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SU52897600

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Good for landscape form and features

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Good for general location

Sources of information, references and further reading

PastScape number; 237298

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This record last updated on Friday, April 6, 2007

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