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Docking, Burnham Market, Norfolk

Grid ref: 576359,336598

Measuring about 7 paces by 8 paces the Pound is located on the village side of the cross roads and at the western end of the village. Sharing its location with the village lock up both historic structures are in good repair. The pound walls have been lowered to ease maintenance issues and the front wall removed. The base area has been given over to a low growing shrub garden with a visitor seat amongst the foliage. The Pound is built in local stone. Contributed by Michael Trolove, November 2022

Apethorpe, Peterborough, Northamptonshire

Grid ref: 502370,295700

This pound is named and the site indicated by an arrow on the 1886 OS 1:2,500 map pointing to a small field enclosure. Secure fields were occasionally used to confine animals if the structural pound was in poor condition or the original site had been developed for other purposes, usually housing towards the end of the era of the pound. In this case the field was then developed for housing and a cottage stands on the site at the junction of Main Street and Estate Yard.

Contributed by Michael Trolove, April 2021

Barrowden, Northamptonshire

Grid ref: 494718,300076

This village has a "pinfold" rather than a pound, as most are known in this county, on the 1886 OS 1:2,500 map. It was large, irregularly shaped and adjacent to the smithy on the common in the old centre of the village. Although not consistently named the outline of the pinfold remained on the OS maps for many years but had disappeared by the OS 1970 revision. No trace remains but smithy building, see image, is still remains in this well kept village popular with walkers. Contributed by Michael Trolove April 2021

Easthorpe, Southwell, Nottinghamshire

Grid ref: 470894,353457

A square pinfold on the 1884 OS Map just to the south of the village. No longer there but it was once located at the junction of Crink Lane and Spring Hill. Today it is a grass verge and gateway/entrance to a large allotment area. The pinfold was likely to have served the village of Easthorpe when it was a stand alone village. Today it merges with the popular racecourse town of Southwell which also has a splendid Minster. Contributed by Michael Trolove, May 2022.

Halloughton, Nottinghamshire

Grid ref: 468889,351595

Named as a pinfold on the 1848 OS maps. The pinfold in this very small village appears to have given way to an extended blacksmiths shop. The early maps show a small building and a square clear outline with pinfold printed on the map. On slightly later editions the pinfold area is hatched in suggesting the building has expanded. There is a colour differential in the roof tiles and the side wall has large opening doors. A view from the other side might have helped but this is private property and we can only stick to public areas in our quest. Contributed by Michael Trolove May 2022

Scarrington, Nottinghamshire

Grid ref: 473514,341543

This is a circular pinfold, unusual for the area, on the 1884 OS map and located adjacent to the Smithy. Although repaired it is cared for and in good condition with an interpretive plaque and at the time of the photograph was being tidied up in prepartaion for the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. It is approx. 24ft wide, brick built and capped with a metal gate, probably made by the smithy alongside the pinfold. As well as the pinfold the giant column of horseshoes is nearby and worth seeing according to Michael Trolove who contributed this entry.

Screveton, Near Rushcliffe,Nottinghamshire

Grid ref: 473109,343767

This pinfold is shown on the 1884 OS map. Located beside Lodge Lane this high walled circular brick pinfold is in great condition and an amenity space containing shrubs and a seat. Having contributed this entry Michael describes it thus:- "Today a small shrub and herb garden along with a curved seat make for a splendid place to sit and think about the Pinfolder extracting his release fee from a none to pleased peasant."

Contributed by Micheal Trolove, May 2022

Bisbrooke, Rutland

Grid ref: 488570,399640

Shown on the 1886 1:2,500 OS map, but not on the 1904 version, at the junction of Church Lane and Glaston Road. The site is now a public area entered by steps from the road side and is bounded by a high stone wall at one end. The differing levels of the road and field make confirmation of exact location difficult but its use as a public space indicates it may be on common land, a popular location for a pinfold.

Contributed by Michael Trolove, May 2021

Caldecott, Rutland

Grid ref: 487023,293778

This pinfold is located on the west side the Lyddington Road, to the north of the village, at the 30 speed limit signs. It is named as a Pinfold on the 1885 and 1886 OS maps but not named after 1900. This area was used as allotments at the turn of the century when but now only three walls exist and enclose a small grassed area with a seat. It is well maintained with stone walls and coping. It is approx. 2 mtrs high and approx 6 mtrs square. It is adjacent to a playpark and open area for children named Pinfold Park. Contributed by Michael Trolove, April 2021

The History and Mystery of the Pound or Pinfold - a feature of rural England fast disappearing from the landscape

Pounds and Pinfolds