The Pound
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The Pound
Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 13 Jun 2014
An area for impounding cattle or horses found grazing on Brockham Green, prohibited by an 1812 Act of Parliament (see http://www.brockhamhistory.org/brockham-facts/interesting-documents/act-of-parliament-1812/ - under Clause 40, only poultry were allowed there). Fines enabling their release were payable to the Lord of the Manor (of Betchworth Castle). Grade II listed - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1028917. For another view see Image and for a wider view see Image
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Image Location
Latitude
51.232765
Longitude
-0.284684