Monument record 400/1/2 - Possible fishpond, Badby
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Summary
Earthworks of a possible fishpond, now destroyed
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Full Description
{1} To the east were other earthworks now also destroyed by ploughing. These included a long pond with an embanked north side orientated east-west, possibly a mill pond or a fishpond.
{2} C. Orr says that this is not possible as a fish pond as its up a hill. There used to be clay pits for brick works here in the 19th century.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.
<2> Orr C., 2002, Correspondence, (checked) (Correspondence). SNN102099.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 562 590 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BADBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 1 2018 2:49PM
