There is a large fishpond near "The Friary" at Aylesford. (1) [Friary cented at TQ 72355885, see TQ 75 NW 29] Refers to tidal ponds once governed by sluices just below the buildings. (2) Centred TQ 72315894. A large apparently natural pond close to the friary buildings, which could have been used for a fish pond, but is now an ornamental feature. The western end has been filled in by tipping waste gravel. There are remains of a feeding channel running from the river, controlled by a sluice, thus making it a tidal pond. Reference Authy 2, only the one pond was found. Enquiries revealed no certain knowledge that this was a fish pond. (3) Checked and correct. (4) Western end filed after 1931 to accommodate the new drive and car parks. (7)

<1> Saunter thro Kent 3 1901 89 (C Igglesden) (OS Card Reference). SKE49404.

<2> Country Life 54 1923 570 (M Conway) (OS Card Reference). SKE39445.

<3> F1 ASP 20-MAY-59 (OS Card Reference). SKE42208.

<4> F2 ASP 03-MAR-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE43081.

<5> Field report for monument TQ 75 NW 93 - May, 1959 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3941.

<6> Field report for monument TQ 75 NW 93 - March, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3942.

<7> Nicola Bannister, 2010, The Friars, Aylesford, Kent: Core Monument Record & Report (Unpublished document). SKE16362.