LEE WOOD
Location/Address
None recorded
Type
Other site, structure or landscape
Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.Description
Thirteenth century fishpond recorded in field survey and test-pitting, probably not a mill pond
Dimensions - Length 0100 m
Plan Form - TRIANGULAR
POND ENCLOSED BY BANKS. ALONGSIDE A NORTHERN BANK IS AN ARTIFICIAL STREAM CHANNEL. SHORT LENGTH OF BANK ON S SIDE (B3).
POND FORMED BY SUBSTANTIAL N-S DAM ACROSS RIVER RAY DEFINED ON N SIDE BY A BANK & OVERFLOW CHANNEL. DETAILED EARTHWORK SURVEY & TEST PITS SUGGEST SITE WAS A FISHPOND, NOT A MILL (SEE REPORT)(B6).
A single large 'pond bay' on the River Ray. Covers about 4.4 acres (B7).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Thirteenth century fishpond recorded in field survey and test-pitting, probably not a mill pond
Date Listed
n/a