Mediaeval Fishponds - Park Farm, Thornbury
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Mediaeval Fishponds - Park Farm, Thornbury
Image: © Linda Bailey Taken: 23 Oct 2004
The fishponds are shown on a map in 1716 but are believed to be much older - mid 13th century. The fish would have been carp and tench. The ponds were abandoned probably 300 - 400 years ago.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.618445
Longitude
-2.525702