Easthampstead Manor

In the civil parish of Bracknell.
In the historic county of Berkshire (Modern Authority of Bracknell Forest, 1974 county of Berkshire).

Royal manor, part of larger forest, and had occasional royal residence of some sort from the early C14 although this used the earlier manor house of John of Droxford, Bishop of Bath and Wells. This house is recorded as being moated and slight remains of this moat are said to be visible.

This site has been described as a;
Palace.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Questionable.
Cropmarks/slight earthworks remains.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SU84556710

PastScape number; 247793

Web site links

http://britannia.com/history/berks/easthampstead.html

Books

Colvin, H.M., Ransome, D.R. and Summerson, John, 1982, The history of the King's Works, vol4: 1485-1660 (part 2) (London) p76-8
Colvin, H.M., Brown, R.Allen and Taylor, A.J., 1963, The history of the King's Works Vol2: the Middle Ages (London: HMSO) p925-6

Journal Articles

Hatherley, J.M. and Cantor, L.M., 1979-80, Berkshire Archaeolgical Journal Vol70 p74
1932, Berkshire Archaeolgical Journal Vol36 p112-3

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Easthampstead Manor

Royal manor, part of larger forest, and had occasional royal residence of some sort from the early C14 although this used the earlier manor house of John of Droxford, Bishop of Bath and Wells. This house is recorded as being moated and slight remains of this moat are said to be visible.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SU84556710

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