Monument record 2910/0/1 - Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Dam, south of Bushey Wood
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Summary
Dam across a small, fast-flowing stream. Its date is unknown but it may be as late as 18th or 19th century. It consists of a long bank and formerly ponded back a small lake.
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Full Description
{1} Lies in the extreme south of the parish, south of Bushey Wood, across the valley of a small east flowing stream. Its date is unknown but it may be as late as 18th or 19th century. It consists of a long bank, 120m in length, 13m wide and up to 2.5m high. It formerly ponded back a small lake about 1.25 hectares in area.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.20 Site 5 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77379.
<2> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), OS 25" 1900 Northants XII 7 (Map). SNN112944.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 98647 93769 (42m by 86m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLATHERWYCKE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347702
Record last edited
Feb 1 2023 2:00PM
