Monument record 984/1/3 - Site of Medieval Fish Pond
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Summary
One of three fishponds adjacent to the castle. It was infilled when the railway line, which runs over it's location, was constructed. 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
<1> Thomspon, P, 1980, Frodsham: The Archaeological Potential of a Town, p.6 (Report). SCH1251.
Adjacent to the manor were three fishponds which are shown on the Tithe Map. The third lay to the north [of the castle], now under the railway line.
<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 162/2, c.1846 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.
An approximately east west aligned linear pond. It is approximately 180 metres long and up to twenty metres wide.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH1251 Report: Thomspon, P. 1980. Frodsham: The Archaeological Potential of a Town. Cheshire Monographs 1. p.6.
- <2>XY SCH3266 Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 162/2, c.1846. [Mapped features: #42002 EDT 162/2, c.1846; #63296 EDT 162/2, c.1846]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 513 776 (186m by 45m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57NW |
| Civil Parish | FRODSHAM, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | FRODSHAM, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 14 2025 10:39AM