Monument record IPS 2073 - Watermill, (Balls Mill), Holywells Park

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Summary

This area covers the former site of Fountain Cottage, a fountain, and two ponds, as shown on historic maps, which also show earlier buildings. Documentary evidence suggests that there was a water mill on the site from at least 1580. Exact location uncertain.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 1729 4350 (112m by 123m)
Map sheet TM14SE
Civil Parish IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

In 1811 the lower end of the park was sold as two separate pieces lot 2 “Fountain Meadow” containing 4 acres and 24 perches and lot 3 “Fountain Field” containing 6 acres 1 rood and 30 perches were both copyhold and their name comes from the site of the former Fountain Public House. The Fountain had been a mill known in the 16th century as Ball’s Mill and this had been acquired by John Cobbold in 1763, (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Meredith, J.. 2006. Archaeological Evaluation Report, Holywells Prak, Moated site, Ipswich, IPS 497.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Apr 16 2019 11:07AM

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