Monument record MLI126731 - New South Eau
Summary
Straight drainage channel, dug in 1631 as part of wider Fenland drainage works designed by Cornelius Vermuyden.
Type and Period (1)
- DRAIN (Post Medieval to Modern - 1631 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Straight drainage channel, dug in 1631 as part of wider Fenland drainage works designed by Cornelius Vermuyden. The drain runs from Cat's Water (to the south-east of Crowland) to Cloughs Cross (to the east of Throckenholt), with much of the route in Peterborough District. The part of the drain around Throckenholt forms the county boundary between Lincolnshire and Peterborough. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI959 Bibliographic Reference: H.C. Darby. 1956. The Draining of the Fens (Second Edition). pp.42-3.
- <2> SLI17329 Unpublished Document: Historic England. Document Held by The Historic England Archive. BF106216.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3142 0871 (10839m by 1377m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROWLAND, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SUTTON ST EDMUND, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2023 12:24PM
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