Monument record 883/5 - Medieval/post-medieval fishponds, Dodford
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Summary
Earthworks of ponds, a possible dam and other features. Some of the ponds are depicted on a map of Dodford of 1742. Welsh has interpreted some of the earthworks as a mutilated motte and bailey.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} T.C. Welsh speculates as to possibility of earthworks centred upon SP611606 representing the mutilated remains of a motte and bailey castle. Number of mounds which together may have formed rectangular mound with base dimensions approx 60m x 40m which was surrounded by deep ditches. Bailey may be in unsurveyed area.
{2} Some of the earthworks are depicted as ponds on the 1742 map; not referred to in text. Purpose unknown.
<1> WELSH T.C., 1996, Dodford SP 611606 Earthworks (mutilated motte?), (unchecked) (Notes). SNN42482.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 74; Fig 60 (Series). SNN77381.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Possible Post Medieval Dam (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (884/0/11)
- Parent of: Possible Post Medieval Drain/Leat (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (884/0/12)
- Parent of: Possible Post Medieval Pond (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (884/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Post Medieval Ponds (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (884/0/10)
- Parent of: Uncertain Post Medieval Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (884/0/13)
- Part of: Dodford (Monument) (883)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 610 606 (371m by 306m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DODFORD |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 4 2026 12:56PM
