Monument record 5485/0/18 - Possible Medieval Fishpond

{1} A well defined rectangular depression is a possible fishpond outside but associated with the village. It is aligned south-west to north-east at the base of the natural slope. It measures 53m long, 15.50m wide and up to 0.50m deep. It falls on two levels, the higher level at the south-western end is characterised by gradual sloping sides and a flattish base. The lower level has a fall of approximately 0.20m. At its north-eastern end it narrows to a shallow leat, measuring 3.50m wide, which feeds into a modern drain. This drain in turn feeds into the stream to the east. The modern footpath and the line of a service trench disturb the earthwork.

<1> Simmonds C., 2011, Archaeological Earthwork Survey at Wood Burcote, Towcester, Northamptonshire, p.12 (checked) (Report). SNN108154.

<2> Chapman P. (Editor), 2012, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011, 37/213 (checked) (Chapter). SNN108375.

<3> Horne B. (Editor), 2012, South Midlands Archaeology (42), 42/36 (checked) (Journal). SNN108346.

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Oct 31 2014 2:36PM