Monument record M6530 - FLOODBANK AT BESTHORPE
Summary
FLOOD DEFENCES (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 82373 64664 (188m by 752m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK86SW |
| District | Newark |
| Civil Parish | Meering, Newark |
| Civil Parish | Besthorpe, Newark |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Floodbank to west of The Fleet, partially follows parish boundary near Girton. (1)
A linear N-S earthwork bank, marks the line of the flood levee, which continues south of its extent marked on the OS 1:10 000 E-W aligned ridge and furrow was visible west of the levee on AP's, but this area was not accessible for field inspection. (3)
Grid ref for SE end.
<1> OS, 1919, 1:2500, County Series 1919 (Map). SNT1028.
Other Refs: 25/4
<2> OS, 1919, 1:2500, County Series 1919 (Map). SNT1028.
Other Refs: 25/8
<3> TPAT, 1995, Village Earthwork Survey II (Published document). SNT1360.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
