Monument record 306/0/1 - Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Ponds, Whitnell's Wood

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Summary

Two small rectangular depressions in Whitnell's Spinney are the remains of ponds which existed in 1806.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Shown in 1806.

{2} Field name: Whitnells Spinney

{3} Ponds (SP 531442) in the E part of Whitnell's Spinney, in the SE of the parish, on Upper Lias Clay at 168 m. above OD. Two small rectangular depressions in a shallow valley are the remains of ponds which existed in 1806.


<1> 1806, Thorpe Mandeville Estate Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN9834.

<2> 1955, OS 6 INCH MAP, SP54SW (Map). SNN9827.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.148/Site 8 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: 1806. Thorpe Mandeville Estate Map. (unchecked).
  • <2> Map: 1955. OS 6 INCH MAP. SP54SW. SP54SW.
  • <3> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.148/Site 8 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 531 442 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish THORPE MANDEVILLE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 339509

Record last edited

Sep 23 2022 2:11PM

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