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Pound Hill served as a site for impounding stray animals until the early 1900s and was also a central location for village fairs, markets, and the annual Whitsun feast, highlighting its historical role in community gatherings and local governance.
What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Until the early 1900's stray animals were here impounded by the finder until redeemed on payment of a fine Pound Hill Also for many years the place where village fairs, markets and the Whitsun feast were held Recorded plaque organisation: Burwell History Society.
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