Monument record TQ 84 NW 58 - Medieval Fish Pond, Moatenden Priory, Headcorn

Summary

A rectangular fishpond situated to the north-east of the north west corner of the priory moat approximately 38m long and 6m wide with a retaining bank of excavated spoil. It was fed by water from the same stream that filled the moat. No dating evidence is known from the pond so it is not known when the ponds were dug or went out of use, but it is possible that their use continued after the dissolution of the priory. Another rectangular pond is situated to the southwest of the priory moat. It is also probably another priory fishpond, but could also have been part of the manoiral site.

Location

Grid reference TQ 81841 46423 (point) Centred on
Map sheet TQ84NW
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish HEADCORN, MAIDSTONE, KENT

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Full Description

<1> Aldridge, N., 1995, The Trinitarian Priory of Motynden at Headcorn (Article in serial). SKE8012.

<2> Aldridge, N, 1995, Moatenden Barn Conversion, Headcorn, Watching Brief 1995 (Unpublished document). SKE8014.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in serial: Aldridge, N.. 1995. The Trinitarian Priory of Motynden at Headcorn. CXV pages 177- 212.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Aldridge, N. 1995. Moatenden Barn Conversion, Headcorn, Watching Brief 1995.

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Record last edited

Jul 17 2024 10:09AM