Fishpond at Clopton House
Description of this historic site
The earthwork remains of an ornamental fishpond, probably part of a 17th century garden. It is situated 100m north east of Clopton House.
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Notes about this historic site
1 Clopton House – at the rear of the garden is a succession of small fish ponds.
2 Only one fishpond remains and it is situated in an overgrown part of the garden. It is reputed by the present owners to be Medieval. If it is Medieval it has been converted at some stage into an ornamental feature.
3 A group of three ornamental fishponds, of which one survives, formed part of the 17th century gardens.
- For the sources of these notes, see the
- Timetrail record
- produced by the Historic Environment Record.
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