Monument record 1069/0/18 - Medieval/Post Medieval Dam

{1} Dam spans the base of steep-sided valley approximately 170m north-east of the dam at SP62837658. It has been breached near its mid-point by the stream and by a vehicle track, exposing an eroded section to the south-east. At this point the dam measures approximately 12-13m wide at its base and stands at least 1.5m high. It is composed of marly clay with occasional small ironstone fragments. Close by the south-east end of the dam and adjoining the base of the steep valley side is a narrow terrace like feature approximately 3m wide by 40m long, possibly natural in origin. A small, very slight crescent shaped earthwork lies adjacent and below the dam as does the line of a small earthwork ditch or drain. The latter runs south-west down the approximate centre of the valley bottom towards the lower dam.

<1> CADMAN G.E., 1997, Archaeological Conditions and Reconnaissance Survey Report, (unchecked) (Report). SNN48250.

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Nov 19 2010 12:44PM