The Ring by Nills Farm on the fringe of Poles Coppice
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The Ring by Nills Farm on the fringe of Poles Coppice
Image: © Andrew Shannon Taken: 6 Apr 2022
This is a medieval animal pound, which was used to enclose stray or illegally pastured stock. It may have been in use in the fifteenth century onwards. The raised earthworks of this Ring are clearly visible, and provide an atmospheric feel to this green space just off the nearby footpath.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.638998
Longitude
-2.895183