Monument record MLI80958 - A plover catch, Howdales
Summary
A plover catch, Howdales
Type and Period (5)
- DECOY POND (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1947 AD)
- DITCH (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1947 AD)
- HUT (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1947 AD)
- BIRD TRAP (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1947 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A plover catch was recorded during a watching brief. The catch consists of an internal rectangular bank measuring 20m by 5.5m, surrounded by a square shallow depression holding water to a depth of about 0.15m. A small hut containing a tripod and winch stands a short distance away. The winch holds a cable, which crosses to the internal bank, with a net on the end. When plovers land on the bank, the net is released and the birds are trapped in the water. This plover catch is one of a pair (the other being located to the north), and remained in use until about 1947.{1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI6124 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. April 2000. Saltfleetby Pipeline - Howdales, South Cockerington-Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal. SFP99.
- <2> SLI6125 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. April 2000. Saltfleetby Pipeline: Howdales, South Cockerington-Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal. LCNCC 127.99.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4263 9123 (108m by 101m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH COCKERINGTON, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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