Belstone Pound, Devon UK
N 50° 43.531 W 003° 57.369
30U E 432512 N 5619738
A pound in the village of Belstone, North Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM8T90
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2010
Views: 4
The Manor Pound was used for holding stray or illegally pastured animals. Fines were paid for their release would go to the Lord of the Manor.
The pound was renovated in 1988 and turned into a garden. It was looking very pretty when I visited with all the spring flowers. A peaceful place.
Approximate dimensions: 25 x 25ft
Condition: Well preserved or restored
Marked by sign?: yes
Construction Material: Stone
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