Monument record 4369/0/8 - Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Fishponds
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Summary
Earth dam and former pond remains to the East of Holcot.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} There are some fine fishponds.
{2} Dam consisting of a massive bank 40m long x 5m wide, and to a maximum height of 2.0m. It is broken in the centre to allow the modern stream to pass through it. The edge of the former pond behind it to the south is marked by low scarps.
<1> Hall D.N., 1975, Holcot Parish Survey, p.29 (checked) (Journal). SNN25919.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.83 Site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
<3> Taylor P., 1992, Fishponds Report 1992, (unchecked) (Report). SNN1339.
<4> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, A/P (RAF VAP CPE/UK/1925, 4226-7) (Photographs). SNN104890.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN25919 Journal: Hall D.N.. 1975. Holcot Parish Survey. C.B.A. Group 9 Newsletter. 5. C.B.A.. p.29 (checked).
- <2> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.83 Site 4 (checked).
- <3> SNN1339 Report: Taylor P.. 1992. Fishponds Report 1992. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN104890 Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. A/P (RAF VAP CPE/UK/1925, 4226-7).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 4795e 2698e (51m by 114m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLCOT, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343432
Record last edited
Nov 30 2023 3:39PM
