Monument record M8929 - Great Dam/Swing Dam, Rufford

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DAM? (Medieval to Post Medieval); RESERVOIR? (Medieval to Post Medieval)

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Grid reference SK 64400 63900 (point)
Map sheet SK66SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Rufford, Newark

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The 1637 map of Rufford shows a body of water immediately S of the house, named the Great Dam, with an extension to the west named the Swing Dam…. both now dry. The spring which in 1637 fed the Great Dam, and which used to be known locally as "Fail me never", has dried up completely as a consequence of pumping arrangements made to drain Rufford colliery. (1)
See M8928 for Robin Dam.


<1> Barley MW, 1957, Nottm Med Studies, pp 88,89 (Published document). SNT263.

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  • <1> Published document: Barley MW. 1957. Nottm Med Studies. Cistercian Land Clearances in Notts. 1. pp 88,89.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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