Tunnel Entrance And Lining Set In Bank At North East End Of Laughton Pond

The tunnel entrance and lining set in the bank at the north-east end of Laughton Pond is a structure likely dating back to the medieval period, with walls that were partly constructed around 1775. It is made of magnesian limestone ashlar and irregular blocks. The entrance features a pointed-arched opening with voussoirs that rise from a chamfered plinth. Above this, the coursed walling transitions into irregular blocks that form a retaining wall. The tunnel extends several meters into the bank wall below the water level of Laughton Pond, and its other end is not visible. A channel from the tunnel connects to the river that flows through Roche Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. This feature was likely adapted as part of the landscape design for Roche Abbey during the work carried out by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown for Lord Scarbrough between 1774 and 1777.