2014
NY8170 : Remains of Medieval fishponds near Sewing Shields
taken 12 years ago, near to Sewing Shields [other features], Northumberland, Great Britain
Remains of Medieval fishponds near Sewing Shields
There is another view here NY8170 : Mediaeval fish ponds
They lie just to the north of the site of Sewingshields Castle and may have been associated with that building. The exact location, form and extent of the castle itself are not precisely known although it is assumed to have been a pele tower, recorded in 1437 and ruinous by 1592. It is shown on maps as a rectangular platform in a corner of the neighbouring field.
They lie just to the north of the site of Sewingshields Castle and may have been associated with that building. The exact location, form and extent of the castle itself are not precisely known although it is assumed to have been a pele tower, recorded in 1437 and ruinous by 1592. It is shown on maps as a rectangular platform in a corner of the neighbouring field.
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- NY8170, 48 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Andrew Curtis (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 24 March, 2014 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 25 March, 2014
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NY 811 706
[100m precision]
WGS84: 55:1.7847N 2:17.8228W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
NY 811 706
- View Direction
- Southwest (about 225 degrees)
