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The Western aqueduct near Netley Abbey is a substantial stone-built water channel that formed part of the medieval monastic infrastructure at Netley Abbey in Hampshire. Dating to the thirteenth century or later medieval period, the aqueduct was constructed to supply fresh water to the Cistercian abbey, which was founded in 1239. The structure survives as a notable example of the engineering works undertaken by monastic communities to support their religious and domestic operations. Its physical remains demonstrate the sophisticated hydraulic systems that were integral to the functioning of major religious establishments in medieval England.
Western aqueduct near Netley Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008703. View the official record →
The Western aqueduct near Netley Abbey is a substantial stone-built water channel that formed part of the medieval monastic infrastructure at Netley Abbey in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008703.
Western aqueduct near Netley Abbey is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008703.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse Farm (7.1 km), Bowl barrow 480m west of Glydia Farm (7.2 km), Bowl barrow 400m south of Stonyford Pond (7.4 km).
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