Monument record 137/1 - Hammer Pond
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Summary
There is a probable 17th/18th century hammer pond here. The pond bay or dam is 160m long and 2m wide. A small rectangular pond to the north-east is of the same date. There is a scatter of iron slag in the stream to the north-west. A hammer pond is a pond created to feed water-powered iron forges.
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Full Description
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, Waggott T 1964 SJ85NW9 (Index). SCH2487.
There is a probable C17/C18 hammer pond at NGR. Pond bay or dam is 160m long and 2m wide. Small rectangular pond at the north-east extremity is contemporary. Scatter of iron slag in the stream to the north-west.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. Waggott T 1964 SJ85NW9. [Mapped feature: #58709 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 835 586 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ85NW |
| Civil Parish | ODD RODE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ODD RODE, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 14 2025 3:44PM