Corfton

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Situation

Saxton Map: Corfton

OS. Map

South-east of [{Wenlock Edge]], in the Corve dale, Corfton lies 1km south-west of Diddlebury. The main axis of the village lies north-west to southeeast, following a stream, taking water down from the hills to the north west.

History

Recoded as one of Hugh de Montgommeri's holdings in Domesday. Hugh de Montgommery, was second son of Earl Roger de Montgomery

Church

Remnants of a chapel, adjacent to the castle.

Castle

"The Mount". An oval shaped motte, (42-50m base diameter, 21-30m summit), with a rectangular bailey to the east.

In Game

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