Monument Number 1505841 |
Hob Uid: 1505841 | |
Location : Essex Castle Point Non Civil Parish
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Grid Ref : TQ8107686170 |
Summary : The site of a dam to the north of Hadleigh Castle, previously assumed to have been the site of the mill associated with the castle. It is now thought likely that this dam was intended to retain a fishpond, which is mentioned in historical documents but not previously located. |
More information : The site of a dam to the north of Hadleigh Castle was examined during a topographic survey of the monument. This had previously been identified as the site of the mill associated with the castle (see the scheduling description for example) but historical analysis made it clear that this could not be the case as this was located on the marshes to the south of the castle. Instead it was thought most likely that this dam was intended to retain a fishpond, also mentioned in historical documents but not previously located. (1) |