Wicken Village Pound - Pound Close, Wicken, Buckinghamshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 02.982 W 000° 54.901
30U E 642968 N 5768617
This village pound has given its historic name to Pound Close which stands behind it in Wicken.
Waymark Code: WMA2GJ
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/06/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Bear and Ragged
Views: 3

The preserved pound is open and accessible. Inside there is a plaque which reads:

'Wicken Village Pound
Within these walls straying
horses, cattle and other
animals were "impounded", and
released by the owner after
paying the fine incurred.'
Approximate dimensions: 4m x 4m

Condition: Well preserved or restored

Marked by sign?: yes

Construction Material: Stone

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