Hampshire Treasures

Volume 2 ( Basingstoke and Deane)

Group B - Archaeological Sites and Remains (Post Norman)
Description and Date:	Fortified Mansion (Remains)
Remarks:	Basing House. Ruins and fortifications of Tudor mansion built on the site of a Norman motte and bailey castle, and possible prehistoric fortifications. Virtually destroyed in the famous siege 1643-45 when Cromwell directed the final assault. The resultant ruins provided a plentiful supply of bricks for building in the village after the Civil War. O.S.A. No. SU65 SE9. Ref: 1. V.C.H., Vol. 4, pp.117-9. Plan. Ref: 2. Field Archaeology as Illustrated by Hants., 1915, (Williams-Freeman), pp. 42, 308-10, 390. Ref: 3. Basing in the Civil Wars, 1915, (Oppe), p.11. Ref: 4. Arch J., Vol. 81, 1924, (Brakspear), pp.361-4. Ref: 5. Oldendays and Nowadays in Old Basing, 1932, (Hoare), p.35.
Protection:	T. & C.P. Act C.A. S.A.M. No. 3
Grid Ref.:	SU 662 525
Punchcard No.:	1801 02

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