Scheduled monuments in Berkshire explained

There are 121 scheduled monuments in Berkshire, England.[1] These protected sites date from the Neolithic period in some cases and include barrows, moated sites, Iron Age hillforts, historic locks and ruined churches.[2] In the United Kingdom, the scheduling of monuments was first initiated to ensure the preservation of "nationally important" archaeological sites or historic buildings. Protection is given to scheduled monuments under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.[3]

Notable scheduled monuments in Berkshire

ImageNameLocationDateNotes
Padworth1718–1723 An early 18th century lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Aldermaston Wharf.[4]
South of ChieveleyIron AgeA well-preserved Iron Age hillfort with a double line of defensive earthenworks.[5]
Donningtonlate 14th century The remains of a quadrangular castle and 17th century Civil War earthworks.[6] [7]
Grimsbury CastleIron Age A rare, small Iron Age univallate hillfort that has not been previously excavated.[8]
NewburyEarly 16th century The small chapel of the old hospital of St. Bartholomew is a well-preserved example of early post-medieval craftsmanship.[9] [10]
Thatcham1718–1723 A historic lock on the Kennet & Avon Canal. One of two surviving examples of turf sided locks on the canal.[11]
LambournBronze Age Bronze Age bowl barrow cemetery. There are more than 30 burial mounds on the site.[12]
Burghfield1718–1723 A historic lock on the Kennet & Avon Canal. It is thought to be one of only locks in the UK with scalloped chamber brick walls.[13] [14]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scheduled Monuments: Berkshire . Historic England . 2 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Scheduled Ancient Monuments in the Historic County of Dorset . Ancient Monuments UK . 28 January 2023.
  3. Web site: Scheduled Monuments . Historic England . 28 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Aldermaston Lock . Historic England . 2 February 2023.
  5. Web site: Bussock Camp Hillfort . The Megalithic Portal . 4 February 2023.
  6. Web site: Donnington Castle: a quadrangular castle and 17th century fieldwork . Historic England . 4 February 2023.
  7. Web site: History of Donnington Castle . English Heritage . 4 February 2023.
  8. Web site: Grimsbury Castle . Historic England . 4 February 2023.
  9. Web site: Litten Chapel, Newbury . Historic England . 4 February 2023.
  10. Web site: Litten Chapel, Newbury . Wessex Archaeology . 4 February 2023.
  11. Web site: Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal . Historic England . 4 February 2023.
  12. Web site: Seven Barrows, Lambourn . Britain Express . 4 February 2023.
  13. Web site: Sheffield (or Shenfield) Lock . Historic England . 4 February 2023.
  14. News: Sheffield Lock at Theale drained for brickwork repair . BBC News . 21 February 2016 . 4 February 2023.