Monument record 678 - Piscaria de Bodeworhe
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Summary
There was a possible medieval fishery in the Great Budworth area. Budworth Mere is presumably the location of the 'piscaria de Bodeworhe'- the 'fishery of Budworth' which was held by the de Lacy family in 1295.
Fishponds were often part of large estates or monasteries in medieval times. Fish was an important part of the diet for the rich, particularly for those in religious houses where abstinence from meat was frequently required.
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Full Description
A possible medieval fishery in the Great Budworth area. Budworth Mere is presumably the location of the 'piscaria de Bodeworhe'- the 'fishery of Budworth' which was held by the de Lacy family in 1295. Mentioned in 'Two Compoti of the Lancashire & Cheshire manors of Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln, 24 & 33 Edward I' ed by P.A.Lyons 1884 (1).
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 2/108 (Y) (Book). SCH3228.
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol.II p.108 (Book). SCH3228.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 65 76 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67NE |
| Civil Parish | GREAT BUDWORTH, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MARBURY, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 4 2022 1:01PM