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The Village Green and Pinfold, East Leake

Courtesy of Reg Baker

Main Street
East Leake
England

East Leake Village Green and Pinfold, looking east from near the bridge over the stream at the west end of Main Street. The Pinfold is half stone, half brick and originates from the early part of the 17th century. Originally built to hold animals which were found straying from their owners land or were found grazing on the common without common rights. The animals would not be released until a fine had been paid to the 'pinder'. The houses to the right date to the late 1790's.

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