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Cock Fighting
Winlaton Mill, Cock Fighting Field
54.939172, -1.714693
Winlaton
Opened:
17th c
Closed:
18th c
Reclaimed
Condition:
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Last Updated:
14 Sept 2023
HER Description
NEHL - A sketch map illustrating the Winlaton Mill area in the 18th century/early 19th century details a field where Crowley's crew held cock fights. Crowley's Iron Works operated here through the 17th and 18th century (https://www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/features/Crowley-Iron-Works%2C-Winlaton).
It appears there was no formal 'cockpit' or the like - there was likely just a maintained open field which was well known by the community for sporting pastimes to take place. It may mean other activities may have taken place here too.
As with Crowley's Works, there are no physical remains and there will certainly be no physical remains of any cock fighting activity here.
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Historic Environment Records
Durham/Northumberland: Keys to the Past
Tyne and Wear: Sitelines
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