A Decoy Pond in Maxstoke Park
Description of this historic site
A decoy pond, a pond with arms that were covered with nets into which wild birds were allured. It is situated on the edge of Maxstoke Park, 250m south east of Maxtoke Castle.
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Notes about this historic site
1 Rectangular pond with an extension to the E.
2 Near to the edge of Maxstoke Park is a small moat, still containing water.
3 This is actually a decoy pond. Probably C18 or C19 in date.
4 On map of 1806
- For the sources of these notes, see the
- Timetrail record
- produced by the Historic Environment Record.
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