Monument record 755/0/3 - Possible Medieval Fishpond
Please read our guidance about the use of Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Earthworks of three fishponds have been identified. These are arranged in a line along the old stream bed. They are thought to be Medieval in date.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Fishponds (SP 689444) lie on the N side of the village immediately N of the church, in the bottom of a shallow valley draining N on Boulder Clay at 147 M. above OD. Three small embanked ponds, each about 20 m. wide, are arranged in a line along the old stream bed. They are probably medieval in origin.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.169/Site 8 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP: SP6943/2 (Photographs). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 6897 4443 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHITTLEBURY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341430
Record last edited
Oct 4 2022 9:09AM
