Monument record 4701/4 - Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Watermill, north-east of The Grange
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Summary
Earthworks of an earthen dam which formerly created a large pond. A watermill was depicted below the dam on a map of 1729.
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} The valley is spanned by the remains of a large earthen dam, up to 20m wide and 2m high, which formerly created a trapezoidal pond nearly 2 hectares in extent. The present stream flows through a gap in the centre of the dam. Either side of the stream, below the dam, an area of uneven fround marks the site of a building. A watermill is shown on a map of 1729.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.7/Site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> 1729, Map of Ashton, (unchecked) (Map). SNN19042.
<3> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, RAP VAP CPE/UK/1926, 1245-6 (Photographs). SNN104890.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.7/Site 4 (checked).
- <2> SNN19042 Map: 1729. Map of Ashton. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN104890 Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. RAP VAP CPE/UK/1926, 1245-6.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 769 501 (150m by 150m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343335
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 7:05PM
