Monument record EXG 040 - Medieval fish ponds shown on an OS map, consisting of two linear ponds linked by a short ditch.

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Summary

`Fish ponds' shown on OS map (S1) consisting two linear ponds running NW-SE linked by short ditch across dividing arm.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 6209 6529 (70m by 93m) Centred on
Map sheet TL66NW
Civil Parish NEWMARKET, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK
Civil Parish EXNING, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

`Fish ponds' shown on OS map (S1) consisting two linear ponds running NW-SE linked by short ditch across dividing arm. Date unknown, probably Med, possibly linked to moat 70m to E (EXG 010) although divided from it by stream.
November 1991: Informed by Forest Heath District Council that owner is dredging & severely damaging or destroying ponds.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Digital archive: Historic England. National Record Of the Historic Environment.
  • <S1> Index: OS. OS Card. OS, card TL66NW8, 1968.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 27 2021 12:00PM

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