2011
NZ1564 : Ryton Pinfold, Barmoor Lane
taken 14 years ago, near to Ryton, Gateshead, England
Ryton Pinfold, Barmoor Lane
The pinfold was built in the C12th as a pound for stray animals which were released on payment of a fine. The one here is unusual in that a source of water was supplied for the captive animals from a small stream entering below the wall and road at the north end
NZ1564 : Ryton Pinfold, Barmoor Lane
The pinfold was restored by Ryton Heritage Group in 1974.
There is an photo from c1900 here
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NZ1564 : Ryton Village Pinfold
Ryton Description of Ryton Conservation Area on SiteLines
Tyne and Wear HER(12068): Ryton Conservation Area
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