NHER 24421 (Monument record) - Site of undated possible pond or enclosure

April 1988. Revealed by excavation of pond in small valley in former park.
Six-sided enclosure, open to west where it dies into the hillside. Formed of chalky clay, set into brown soil. North side 5 paces long; northeast corner angled off, one pace long; following sides four, two, and three paces respectively; south side five paces. Land slopes up abruptly to east so that excavation is here 1.75m deep; at base of 'cliff' is layer of
sand. Modern sewer pipe crosses site which is said to flood in wet weather but to soon drain away through the sand layer. Finds of pantile, small brick fragments, and in centre of area a bucket painted black and red. Suggest identification as clay dam or lining to form pond against impervious western strata and to keep water out of sandy
strata. Not a chalk-built building as suggested.
Photos (S1) in file.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 26 April 1988