Monument record M845 - Fishponds, Owthorpe

Summary

FISHPOND (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 67304 33766 (113m by 130m)
Map sheet SK63SE
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Owthorpe, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

2 rectangular fish ponds. The larger, approx 100m x 30m, the smaller one to the E connected to the first by a trench. (1)
2 fishponds to the N of the church (built by Hutchinsons ?). (2)
To the N (of site of house) is a large lake. (3)
The 2 wet fishponds are clearly identifiable at SK 6728 3376 and 6734 3373. (4)
See M884 for site of hall, M885 for ponds and decoy.


<1> OS, 6in - undated (Map). SNT1087.

<2> Thoroton Society, 1931, TTS, p 38 (Published document). SNT351.

<3> Firth JB, 1916, Highways and Byways of Notts, pp 84 - (Published document). SNT689.

<4> Harper FR, 1960, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT746.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: OS. 6in - undated.
  • <2> Published document: Thoroton Society. 1931. TTS. 35. p 38.
  • <3> Published document: Firth JB. 1916. Highways and Byways of Notts. pp 84 -.
  • <4> Personal comment: Harper FR. 1960. Pers Comm.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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