Monument record 1160/0/617 - Site of cistern/reservoirs, The Mounts

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Summary

A plot known as 'Cistern Ground' is depicted on the 1779 Enclosure map and in 1847 two reservoirs are depicted immediately to the rear. The reservoirs were constructed in 1836 by the Northampton Water Works Company.

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Plot named 'Cistern Ground'

{2} Two reservoirs are depicted. The key reads: Reservoirs of the Water Works Company 1836


<1> 1779, Northampton Enclosure Map (NRO Map 5700) (Map). SNN40916.

<2> Wood; Law, 1847, Town Map of Northampton (Map). SNN752.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Map: 1779. Northampton Enclosure Map (NRO Map 5700). NRO Map 5700. [Mapped feature: #88971 Cistern Ground, ]
  • <2>XY Map: Wood; Law. 1847. Town Map of Northampton. [Mapped feature: #88972 Two reservoirs built in 1836, 1847]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7565 6095 (90m by 102m) (2 map features)
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 20 2026 12:11PM

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