Monument record MDO19893 - Fishpond, Quomps, Christchurch

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Summary

A pond is shown on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map of Christchurch (dated 1870) on which it is described as 'Fishpond (remains of)'. Possibly the remains of a Christchurch priory fishpond.

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A Fishpond (remains of) is delineated on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map of Christchurch (dated 1870). Possibly the remains of a Christchurch priory fishpond (1). Also shown on the second edition OS map (2) A lost charter of King Eadred to Dunster in 954 was for two hides and a fishery (3).

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  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1870. Ordnance Survey 25 inch 1st edition map sheet 86.12 (Christchurch). sheet 86.12.
  • <3> Monograph: Penn, K J. 1980. Historic Towns in Dorset. 38.

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Grid reference Centred SZ 15780 92414 (54m by 31m)
Map sheet SZ19SE

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Record last edited

Oct 3 2022 11:33AM

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