Monument record MDO19893 - Fishpond, Quomps, Christchurch
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Summary
A pond is shown on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map of Christchurch (dated 1870) on which it is described as 'Fishpond (remains of)'. Possibly the remains of a Christchurch priory fishpond.
Map
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Full Description
A Fishpond (remains of) is delineated on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map of Christchurch (dated 1870). Possibly the remains of a Christchurch priory fishpond (1). Also shown on the second edition OS map (2)
A lost charter of King Eadred to Dunster in 954 was for two hides and a fishery (3).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870, Ordnance Survey 25 inch 1st edition map sheet 86.12 (Christchurch), sheet 86.12 (Map). SDO10441.
<3> Penn, K J, 1980, Historic Towns in Dorset, 38 (Monograph). SWX1202.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 15780 92414 (54m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
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Record last edited
Oct 3 2022 11:33AM
