What is recorded here
This brown commemorative plaque records: Snainton Pinfold. Dates - from early 1700 and was used by the village pinder to impound stray stock until collected by the owner. The Duchy of Lancaster, which used to own the Manor of Snainton, gave the pound to Snainton parish in 1990.
Snainton Pinfold served as a facility for impounding stray livestock from at least the early 1700s, managed by the village pinder to ensure owners reclaimed their animals, reflecting historical agricultural practices and local governance.
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Photo: Chris Hall on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0