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Monument Number 415597
Hob Uid: 415597
Location : Kent Tonbridge and Malling Aylesford
Grid Ref : TQ7231058940
Summary : Possible Medieval fishpond. 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.
More information : There is a large fishpond near "The Friary" at Aylesford. (1) 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)

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Source details : Saunter thro Kent 3 1901 89 (C Igglesden)
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Source details : M Conway
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Vol(s) : 54, 1923

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Source details : F1 ASP 20-MAY-59
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Source details : F2 ASP 03-MAR-64
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Possibly Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Fishpond
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Post Medieval
Monument End Date : 1899
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : Ornamental Pond
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 75 NW 93
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1959-05-20
End Date : 1959-05-20

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1964-03-03
End Date : 1964-03-03

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 415597