Monument record 4294/0/1 - Pond of Uncertain Function, Probably Medieval
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Summary
Pond and earth dam, medieval or later
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} Pond (SP 787795) in the SE of the parish, on clay at 137 m. above OD. A large rectangular pond, covering about 1 hectare, has a massive dam, 50 m. long, on its NE side. Though not shown on either
of the two 19th century maps of the parish (NRO) it is likely to be of medieval date. Its purpose is unknown. The area is called Podsholm on the 19th century map.
{3} Possible medieval pond.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.79/Site 9 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> Taylor P., 1992, Fishponds Report 1992, (unchecked) (Report). SNN1339.
<3> Barcham R.C., 1984, A1-M1 Link Road: Archaeological Survey, (part checked) (Report). SNN46879.
<4> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, A/P (RAF VAP F21 82/RAF/865, 0421-3) (Photographs). SNN104890.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> 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.79/Site 9 (checked).
- <2> SNN1339 Report: Taylor P.. 1992. Fishponds Report 1992. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN46879 Report: Barcham R.C.. 1984. A1-M1 Link Road: Archaeological Survey. Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit. N.C.C.. (part checked).
- <4> SNN104890 Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. A/P (RAF VAP F21 82/RAF/865, 0421-3).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 787 795 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARRINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343702
Record last edited
Apr 7 2022 2:29PM
