Monument record MDO4834 - Fishpond and leat, Stourton Caundle
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Summary
A fishpond with the remains of a dam at the eastern, down-stream, end leading to a water channel or leat to the south.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
'(19) Fish pond and leat (713149), in the bottom of a small steep-sided valley 330 yds. S.W. of the church, lie immediately S. of (18). The L-shaped pond, now dry, is 100 yds. long, 30 yds. wide and up to 10 ft. deep. At the E. or down-stream end are the abutments of a former dam. S. of the pond and cut into the valley side is a water channel or leat, 3 ft. to 5 ft. wide and up to 2½ ft. deep.' (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 269.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 712 149 (320m by 74m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71SW |
| Civil Parish | Stourton Caundle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 053 019
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 SW 2b
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Stourton Caundle 19
Record last edited
Sep 24 2012 4:45PM