Spaunton Village Pinfold green plaque

This green commemorative plaque records: Spaunton Village Pinfold The village pinfold, or pound as it is sometimes known, was most commonly used for holding stray animals until they were claimed by their owners and released on payment of a fine to the village Pindar. These structure date from medieval times, but this pinfold is believed to date from the 18th Century. Restored in 2012 this pinfold is a Grade II Listed Building. Recorded plaque organisation: North York Moors National Park.

Spaunton Village Pinfold served as a holding place for stray animals until they were reclaimed by their owners, reflecting medieval administrative practices that persisted into later centuries; restored and listed in the 21st century, it stands as a tangible link to rural governance traditions.