Harrington medieval Fish Ponds

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After the dissolution of the monasteries, the Saunders family became lords of the manor of Harrington. In the 17th century the manor house passed by marriage to the Stanhope and then the Tollemache families until it was pulled down in 1745.

The site of the manor house is called ‘The Falls’ with the ‘Park’ adjoining. The Falls contains the remains of terraces, fish ponds and a sunken garden, which may have had a fountain. The fish ponds were constructed to supply fresh fish to the monastic house.

The gardens were laid out by Sir Lionel Tollemache, 2nd Baronet who married the Hon. Elizabeth Stanhope, daughter of John Stanhope, 1st Baron Stanhope, around 1620 and inherited the estate in 1675. It is now listed as an historical archaeological site.


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Coordinates:   52°25'2"N   -0°51'54"E

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  • A hidden treasure in a hidden Northant's village.
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