The pinfold, East Leake
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The pinfold, East Leake
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 13 May 2022
A pinfold was a walled enclosure used for holding stray animals until their owners could reclaim them. Surviving examples are fairly rare but this one in the centre of East Leake village, which is believed to be of 18th century origin, was restored in 1980 and is grade II listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.831034
Longitude
-1.180644