Monument record M8956 - Old Forge Dam, Cuckney

Summary

MILL POND (Jacobean to Late 20th Century); DAM (Jacobean to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference SK 55990 70990 (point)
Map sheet SK57SE
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish Cuckney, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Old Forge Dam. (1)
The old water course of the mill has been bricked over by additions to the school but evidence of it can still be seen. (02/07/1964) (2)
…a 10 acre reservoir etc. The decorative iron railings at the end of the pool have survived WW2. (3)
The mill pond and dam survive. (4)
See M5379 for forge, M4396 for cotton mill.


<1> Sanderson G, 1835, 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in (Map). SNT48.

<2> CBA, Industrial Survey (Published document). SNT184.

Other Refs: IA3 22/2

<3> Reedman K, 1977, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1180.

<4> Patrick A , undated, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1129.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Sanderson G. 1835. 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in.
  • <2> Published document: CBA. Industrial Survey.
  • <3> Personal comment: Reedman K. 1977. Pers Comm.
  • <4> Personal comment: Patrick A . undated. Pers Comm.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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