Pinfold, Alnwick plaque

This commemorative plaque records: The Pinfold. property of the Freemen of the Borough of Alnwick and mentioned in the corporate records in 1611. It was used to impound stray livestock. Owners were levied a fine to redeem their animals. Originally situated near the Bondgate Tower and then at the other end of the Bondgate near Coopers Hill, it was moved to this site around 1814, before the Tenantry Column was built

The Pinfold in Alnwick served as a place for impounding stray livestock, an important function in medieval and early modern towns for regulating animal husbandry and maintaining order. Its relocation and mention in corporate records highlight its enduring role in local governance and community management until the early 19th century.