Monument record 3884/2/7 - Croyland Manor Fishpond?

A rectangular pond which survived here in 1803 may have been one of the medieval fishponds associated with the manorial complex. It has also been interpreted as part of a moat which surrounded the grange.

{1} A long rectangular pond which survived here in 1803 may represent the southern extent of the court, for Cole [1837] claims that a moat surrounded the grange. However the pond may simply represent one of the manorial fishponds. The fishponds of the grange stood in Meeres Close, which is presumed to be the area to the south and south-west of the Hall. A single long pond remained in this area in 1803, while at least one large timber pipe was found in this area in the 1970s during development work, which might relate to the functioning of the ponds in the medieval period.

<1> Foard G, 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Wellingborough (Medieval + Post Medieval), (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100339.

<2> 1771, Survey of Wellingborough Hatton manor 1771, (unchecked) (Document). SNN100360.

<3> James, W., 1803, Wellingborough Town 1803, (unchecked) (Map). SNN100362.

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Apr 25 2025 9:31AM