Monument record 478/0/9 - Big Waters
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{2} 'Big Waters' was in existence by 1741.
{4}{5} Brown also designed lakes at Fawsley in 1763. [HER note 20/02/2014: there is a known discrepancy between the dates when Brown is documented as having worked on the lakes at Fawsley (1763) and the earlier mapping evidence (1741).]
<1> Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.), 1779, Map of the County of Northamptonshire, (checked) (Map). SNN1852.
<2> 1741, Map of Fawsley, (checked) (Map). SNN8611.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1812, First Edition Ordnance Survey Surveyors Drawings (Sheet 228), (unchecked) (Map). SNN105835.
<4> Stroud D., 1975, Capability Brown, p.107-9+219 (unchecked) (Book). SNN42133.
<5> Laundon J.R., 2006, The Importance of Northamptonshire's Reservoirs, p.73 (part checked) (Article). SNN109288.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN1852 Map: Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.). 1779. Map of the County of Northamptonshire. NRO Map 1119. (checked).
- <2> SNN8611 Map: 1741. Map of Fawsley. (checked).
- <3> SNN105835 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1812. First Edition Ordnance Survey Surveyors Drawings (Sheet 228). 2 Inches to 1 Mile. 228. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN42133 Book: Stroud D.. 1975. Capability Brown. FABER AND FABER. p.107-9+219 (unchecked).
- <5> SNN109288 Article: Laundon J.R.. 2006. The Importance of Northamptonshire's Reservoirs. Northamptonshire Past And Present. 59. Northants Record Society. p.73 (part checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 56742 56690 (358m by 518m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FAWSLEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2014 2:10PM
