Element record L850 - Embankment, Grantham Canal, Cropwell Bishop

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BANK (EARTHWORK) (Georgian)

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Grid reference Centred SK 67839 36045 (161m by 359m)
Map sheet SK63NE
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Cropwell Bishop, Rushcliffe

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Earth embankment on the Grantham canal - formed as a result of the excavation of the canal. Probably unique within the county, should be preserved. (1)
In parts, overlies Med ridge and furrow. (2)
See M1100 for canal.


<1> Patrick A, 1975, Canals in Nottinghamshire (Monograph). SNT50.

<2> TPAT, 1992, Archaeology of the Fosse Way - Implications of the proposed dualling of the A46 between Newark and Widmerpool, p 74 (Published document). SNT1357.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Patrick A. 1975. Canals in Nottinghamshire. NCC.
  • <2> Published document: TPAT. 1992. Archaeology of the Fosse Way - Implications of the proposed dualling of the A46 between Newark and Widmerpool. 2. p 74.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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