More information : (ST 86412266) Abbey Ponds (NR). (1)
There was an outer park of the Abbey, in which the remains of
fishponds are still visible. Described as'Abbey Ponds' and depicted
as shown on OS 25".) (2)
'A' - ST 86402266. 'B' - ST 86432266. 'C' - ST 86442268.
Three rectangular ponds orientated NNE-SSW on land which falls
gently to the west.
A- has average measurements of 38.0 x 24.0m. x 0.8m. deep and is
separated from B by a north-south bank 5.0m. wide.
B - has average measurements of 30.0 x 18.0m x 0.5m. deep and is to
the east of A.
C - is to the north of B and is separated from it by a bank 7.0m.
wide. It has average measurements of 19.0 x 16.0m. x 0.3m. deep.
There is an artificially levelled strip of ground 7.0m. wide to
the east of B and C. In the field to the north there are vague and
unsurveyable traces of further depressions which were possibly
ponds. The field is under rough pasture.
The ponds were dry and grass covered when investigated and no trace
was found of a stream or water course by which the ponds were
presumably fed. (3)
ST 864226. Abbey Ponds, now dry, are the remains of fishponds
belonging to the nunnery which were in use in the mid 16th
century (a). The earthworks comprise two depressions, roughly
rectangular and 2 to 3 1/2ft deep lying side by side; immediately
north of the east depression and joined to it by a narrow channel
is a third depression, smaller and roughly square. Plan. (4)
ST 864226. Two rectangular fishponds south of Layton Lane Scheduled.
The banks survive in good condition and are under grass. Visited
25.4.77. (5)
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