Monument record MLI23218 - Former Duck Decoy, Deeping Fen
Summary
Site of a former duck decoy pond at Deeping Fen.
Type and Period (1)
- DECOY POND (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Site of one of five duck decoy ponds, known to have been located on Deeping Fen, between Spalding Common and Bourne Fen, between the River Glen and the North Drove Drain. {1}
The site is thought to be marked in this location on the 1st edition 1" Ordnance Survey map of this area. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI3978 Article in Serial: A. Roebuck. 1935. 'Lincolnshire Duck Decoys' in The Lincolnshire Magazine. vol.2, no.5, p.136.
- <2> SLI3685 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1824-1825. 1 Inch Map - First Edition. 1:63360. Oakham.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1787 1883 (224m by 224m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DEEPING ST NICHOLAS, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 29 2022 11:13AM
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