Monument record IPS 2073 - Watermill, (Balls Mill), Holywells Park
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Summary
This area covers the former site of Fountain Cottage, a fountain, and two ponds, as shown on historic maps, which also show earlier buildings. Documentary evidence suggests that there was a water mill on the site from at least 1580. Exact location uncertain.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1729 4350 (112m by 123m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14SE |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1811 the lower end of the park was sold as two separate pieces lot 2 “Fountain Meadow” containing 4 acres and 24 perches and lot 3 “Fountain Field” containing 6 acres 1 rood and 30 perches were both copyhold and their name comes from the site of the former Fountain Public House. The Fountain had been a mill known in the 16th century as Ball’s Mill and this had been acquired by John Cobbold in 1763, (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF52404 Unpublished document: Meredith, J.. 2006. Archaeological Evaluation Report, Holywells Prak, Moated site, Ipswich, IPS 497.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 16 2019 11:07AM