2 dykes ran from the Lake Dam to near W Bridge, running above and parallel with the R Poulter. They carried water led off the lake through sluices (which still survive) which was used to flood the water meadows regularly to improve the growth of grass. The meadows were also improved by the use of land drains. The flood dykes survive at Carburton, further upstream on the Welbeck Estate, but at Hardwick they have been filled in. Culvert and drains survive - the water meadows are now cultivated. (1)
Water meadows. 100 acres made at Clumber Park by Mr Marson the manager according to the instructions of Mr Boswell of Piddle Town, Dorsetshire. (2)
See M 4590 - record for Clumber Park.

Data Held (Document). SNT2647.

(1), Arch Office

<1> Beamish HJH, 1986, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands - The National Trust Archaeological Survey (Monograph). SNT35.

Other Refs: site no. 60360

<2> Lowe R, 1794, General View of the Agriculture of the County of Notts, p 14 (Published document). SNT889.

<3> OS, 1899, 1:2500, County Series 1899 (Map). SNT1020.

<4> OS, 1955, 6in 1955 (Map). SNT1069.

Other Refs: SK 67 NW

<5> VCH, 1910, Notts (Published document). SNT1384.