Monument record 665/0/3 - Floxham Pools (medieval/ post medieval pond)

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Summary

Earthwork: Non-destructive fieldwork

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

{2} A subrectangular fishpond, bounded by a continuous bank which rises to 1.5m high at the east end where it forms the main dam. Until recently it was dry, but it has now been repaired, filled with water and restocked with fish. Near the north west corner is a circular mound, which still stands 0.5m high above the water. The pond appears to have cut through the closes of the deserted village to the north and may thus post-date the abandonment of the latter.

{3} Plan; perhaps replaced the 3 ponds referred to. Name: Floxham Pools


<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Photographs). SNN104822.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.124 site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP64SW6 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> 1958, OS 6 INCH MAP, SP64SW (unchecked) (Map). SNN55558.

<5> Taylor P., 1992, Fishponds Report 1992, (checked) (Report). SNN1339.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.124 site 3 (checked).
  • <3> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP64SW6 (unchecked).
  • <4> Map: 1958. OS 6 INCH MAP. SP64SW. SP64SW (unchecked).
  • <5> Report: Taylor P.. 1992. Fishponds Report 1992. (checked).

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 6029 4040 (215m by 139m) Central
Civil Parish RADSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 28 2018 1:17PM

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