Monument record MLI50788 - Earthwork Fish Pond, Torksey
Summary
Earthworks of former fish pond at Abbey Close, Torksey.
Type and Period (1)
- FISHPOND (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 50788
The close named on O.S. sheets as Abbey Close, formerly Cristings, contained earthworks recorded on early O.S. sheets and aerial photographs which have the appearance of fishponds and were perhaps associated with the priory. They were destroyed in May 1950 to form the site of a caravan park. No evidence of occupation was observed in a site visit at the time but a waterlogged subsoil was seen. {1}{3}{4}
In 1990, geophysical survey and a trial excavation were carried out at the caravan site. Neither revealed any archaeological remains. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI1063 Bibliographic Reference: P.L. Everson, C.C. Taylor and C.J. Dunn. 1991. Change and Continuity: Rural Settlement in North-West Lincolnshire. ARCHIVE NOTES.
- <2> SLI3659 Map: OS. 1956. OS 6 INCH SERIES. SK 87 NW.
- <3> SLI1369 Correspondence: 1950. Letter regarding development at Torksey. TORKSEY. -.
- <4> SLI3342 Index: Torksey SMR File. TORKSEY. SK 87 NW:C -.
- <5> SLI11296 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 1990. Hume Arms Caravan Park, Torksey: Geophysical Survey and Evaluation. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8399 7890 (184m by 136m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TORKSEY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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