The Pinfold
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Pinfold by Mike Quinn as part of the Geograph project.
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The Pinfold
Image: © Mike Quinn Taken: 4 Jul 2007
The pinfold was a compound for stray animals rounded up by Wark's sheriff; the animals would be returned to their owner once the appropriate fine had been paid. The crescent moon symbol of the Duke of Northumberland is carved on the lintel over the door - see Image
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Image Location
Latitude
55.087769
Longitude
-2.225254