Monument record 2015 - Old Pinfold, Capenhurst
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Summary
Stone built pinfold. The precise date in unknown, though Medieval and 18th century dates have been suggested. It is a 6 metre square enclosure with tooled red sandstone block walls. There is a gateway in the centre of the east side with simple stone gatepiers. The top of the wall has rounded coping. A pinfold is an animal enclosure for stray animals which were only released to their owners if they paid a fine.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Stone built pinfold. Ref 1 suggests Medieval date, but ref 2 suggests probably 18th century. Tooled red sandstone blocks. 6m square enclosure with walls c.1.4m high with a rounded coping. Gateway in the center of the east side with simple stone gatepiers (2).
<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 6/A.470 (Index). SCH1000.
<2> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /4/2 (Report). SCH1934.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ37SE(M) 1975 (Index). SCH2487.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH1000 Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 6/A.470.
- <2> SCH1934 Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /4/2.
- <3> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ37SE(M) 1975.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 366 737 (8m by 7m) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37SE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CAPENHURST, SHOTWICK, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CAPENHURST, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Feb 27 2024 5:58PM