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

Domesday

4 Land of Earl Roger

4,8 Holding of Roger de Lacy under Earl Roger

in Culverstone Hundred

4,8,10 Corfton (Cortvne) Herbert holds it from him. Alsi held it. 3 hides which pay tax. In lordship 2 ploughs; 4 ploughmen; 4 villagers and 1 smallholder with 2 ploughs; 2 others would be possible. A hedged enclosure for capturing roe-deer. The value was 16s; now 12s.

Post Domesday

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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