Monument record 1697/0/2 - Possible Ornamental Pond, Abington Park
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Summary
A rectangular pond depicted on a mid 18th-century map of the estate survived into the late 19th century. It had been filled in by 1925.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Probable small rectangular pond shown to north-east of dovecote/well-head; lies close to northern edge of parkland by road to Wellingborough.
{2} Rectangular feature to north-east of water tower may be early pond surviving into C19th.
<1> 1742, Abington Estate Map, (part checked) (Map). SNN41652.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1887, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 Inch Mapping Series (45.06), (unchecked) (Map). SNN58994.
<3> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), 25"/1925 (Map). SNN112944.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN41652 Map: 1742. Abington Estate Map. NRO Map 471. (part checked).
- <2>XY SNN58994 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1887. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 Inch Mapping Series (45.06). 25 inches to 1 mile. Sheet 45.6. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked). [Mapped feature: #88675 ]
- <3> SNN112944 Map: Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date). 25"/1925.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7777 6187 (20m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 29 2025 2:00PM
