More information : (SP 568343) Astwick Village (LB)
(SP 573344) Fishponds (LB) (1)
Astwick DMV (SP 570342) was distinctly visible in 1963. It was
abandoned in the period 1450-1700. In 1720 the overgrown site of
the manor house, ruins called "The Old Town", and 6 farms are
recorded. (2)
The banks and ditches of Evenley Old Town resemble the site of a
moated manor house. (Refers to a plan of the earthwork shown as
'fishponds' on OS 6") (3)
DMV shows clearly to the SW of 'Fishponds". (4)
The remains of the DMV still under pasture are in fairly good
condition. See annotated 25" survey.
The earthwork to the NE of the DMV is a large ditched enclosure
probably manorial in origin; there are no foundations within. (5)
No change since report of 22 4 70 to either DMV or ditched
enclosure. Surveys transferred to 1:2500 MSD. Although there is
no confirmatory evidence, either on the ground or on air
photographs, the enclosure almost certainly marks the site of
the original manor house; there is certainly no trace of a
fish-pond here. (6)
Deserted village of Astwick (centred SP 570342). The remains suggest
that the village once had an L-shaped plan and was later altered; a
hollow way with associated medieval house sites cuts across an
earlier more regular arrangement of closes. The plan and development
are paralleled at Bardolfston in Dorset [SY 79 SE 2]. Air
photographs show cropmarks, possibly including former closes in
fields to the N. of the earthwork remains.
Enclosure (SP 572343). Described as a 'moat', 'camp' or 'fishpond'.
Although it is certainly medieval or later its function is unknown.
[RCHM plan of enclosure and village]. (7)
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