More information : SK 436387 A dam with central sluice and an overflow from the south end leading possibly to a fish pond was recorded by R.C.H.M., during fieldwork. It may be medieval work belonging to the Abbey. (1) The dam is at SK 43613862, but the pond has been drained. More ponds in the same system follow the valley for 300 m. to the east. Published earthworks (1/2500 1959) have been revised. (2) SK 436387. Dale Abbey. Medieval abbey fish pond; dam with central sluice and small subsidiary fish tank. Listed in survey of threatened earthworks. (3)
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