Site of medieval dam at Hadleigh Castle (EHER 9720)
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Summary
The site of a dam to the north of Hadleigh Castle, previously assumed to have been the site of the mill associated with the castle. It is now thought likely that this dam was intended to retain a fishpond, which is mentioned in historical documents but not previously located.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 811 861 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
The site of a dam to the north of Hadleigh Castle was examined during a topographic survey of the monument. This had previously been identified as the site of the mill associated with the castle but historical analysis made it clear that this could not be the case as this was located on the marshes to the south of the castle. Instead it was thought most likely that this dam was intended to retain a fishpond, also mentioned in historical documents but not previously located. <1> - <3>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ88-102
- NRHE identifier: 1505841
- National Monuments Record: TQ 88 NW 80