Monument record M5472 - The Ferry at Gunthorpe

Summary

FERRY CROSSING (Medieval to Victorian)

Location

Grid reference SK 68250 43670 (point)
Map sheet SK64SE
District Newark
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Gunthorpe, Newark
Civil Parish East Bridgford, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The Ferry at Gunthorpe is mentioned in DB which refers to the toll and a boat there. There are numerous Med and later references to the ferry. (2)
Ferry shown on Chapman and Sanderson. (3) (4)
See M17218 for the bridge which replaced the ferry.


<1> OS, 1836, 1in 1936 (Map). SNT1038.

<2> Beckwith EGC, 1958, A History of Lowdham (Published document). SNT470.

<3> Sanderson G, 1835, 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in (Map). SNT48.

<4> Chapman J, 1774, Nottinghamshire - approx 1in (Map). SNT550.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: OS. 1836. 1in 1936.
  • <2> Published document: Beckwith EGC. 1958. A History of Lowdham.
  • <3> Map: Sanderson G. 1835. 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in.
  • <4> Map: Chapman J. 1774. Nottinghamshire - approx 1in.

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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