Pounds and Pinfolds
National Register of Pounds and Pinfolds ---- Part 4
This is a WORK IN PROGRESS as I am gradually replacing the one line entries with more information and, where possible, images. If you know of a pound or pinfold listed or not listed please get in touch with me so that I can complete the Register entry. Please see my comments at the start of Part 1 to help you navigate these Registers.
Grid references: Grid reference X and Y coordinates given. For a 6 digit grid reference read e.g. 317391, 5506847 as 173506. Or enter 12 digit references in www.old-maps.co.uk or www.streetmap.co.uk. Contributions from other than the author are given for each entry.
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Shropshire Pounds and Pinfolds
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Somersetshire Pounds and Pinfolds
Ashfield, Oakhill, Somerset
Grid ref: 363387,147855
Shown on the 1886 OS 1,2500 map as a pound, image required.
Batheaston, Bath, Somerset
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This pound has been rebuilt several times most recently by The Batheaston Society in 1973. Shown on the 1885 OS 1:2,500 map. It was Grade II listed in 1983.
Kilmersdon, Radstock, Somerset
Grid ref: 369684,152249
Site of pound now a 1950's bungalow. Shown on the 1854 Country Series OS map.
Nigel Mills May 2005
Norton St Philip, Somerset
Grid ref: 377232,155801
No trace of pinfold at the site shown on 1854 County Series OS map.
Stanton Prior, Marksbury, Somerset
Grid ref: 367399,162751
Located at the roadside when approached from Marksbury this circular pound stands about 2mtrs high with a wooden lintel over the entrance. Approx 4mtrs in diameter and Grade II listed in 1985. At time of visit there was evidence of a recent repair. Not found on maps.
Nigel Mills March 2008.
Withybrook, Oakhill, Somerset
Grid ref: 365110,147257
This pound, shown on the 1888 OS 1:10,560 map, is now part of the garden of the adjacent house. It is square but losing its definition due to neglect.
Nigel Mills March 2008
Hemington
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Staffordshire Pounds and Pinfolds
Any information please?
Suffolk Pounds and Pinfolds
Blundeston, Suffolk
Grid ref: 651442,297248
This pound is shown on the 1884 OS 1:2,500 map as a pinfold at the junction of Pound Lane with Church Street. Well maintained, high walled and circular Grade II listed structure.
Nigel Mills August 2014
Beccles, Suffolk
Grid ref: 642368,290903
This Grade II listed pinfold is shown on the 1884 OS Town Map of Beccles and today is easily missed as it sits amongst the houses and semi industrial units of Beccles. Found at the junction of Pound Road and Common Lane North it is in great condition. It is accessible and maintained as a flower garden at the time of my visit.
Nigel Mills August 2014
Somerleyton, Suffolk
Grid ref: 648397,296476 (not verified)
This pinfold is shown on the 1884 OS 1:2,500 map and is built into the bank, remaining in good condition if a bit neglected.
Contributed by Matthew of everythingselectric.com November 2020
Walsham-le-Willows, Suffolk
Grid ref: 600829,270953
This pound is at the junction of Townhouse Rd and Jolly's Way, is Grade II listed, square and brick built with three walls 1.8mtrs high. The remaining wall is reduced in height with an open entrance. It is in good condition having been repaired by the Parish Council in 2000. Believed to be a replacement for a previous pound near the current cemetery in the village about 1817.
Contributed by Frances Jenner, January 2021
Wrentham, Suffolk
Grid ref: 649031,282938
This pound is at the junction with Chapel Road and Priory Road. It is shown on the 1884 OS 1:2,500 map as a pinfold. It is Grade II listed and a great example, well maintained with 2mtr high circular brick walls and coping stones. A simple plaque is affixed to the rhs of the padlocked wooden gate. A great shame about the road sign also affixed to this listed building!
Nigel Mills August 2014
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Surrey Pounds and Pinfolds
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Sussex Pounds and Pinfolds
Kingston, Sussex
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Warwickshire Pounds and Pinfolds
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West Midlands Pounds and Pinfolds
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Wiltshire Pounds and Pinfolds
Crudwell, Wiltshire
Grid ref: 395776,193483
This pound is hidden amongst the undergrowth, at a level below the road, at the west side of the A429 just north of Crudwell. It is rectangular with walls at 1.5 mtrs constructed of drystone with on edge coping. Repaired in 1987 and Grade II listed in 1988. It is shown as a pound on the 1885 OS 1: 2,500 map.
Nigel Mills May 2006
Worcestershire Pounds and Pinfolds
Great Malvern, Worcestershire
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Please see National Register Part 5 for more Pounds and Pinfolds