Alcaston

== Situation ==
=== Saxton Map: Aulc...stow ===
OS. Map
Alcaston lies in Ape Dale, on the NW side of the Byne Brook, that runs to the SW along the NW side of Wenlock Edge. It faces down across the brook, towards the NW slope of Wenlock edge
== History ==
=== Domesday ===
4 Land of Earl Roger
4,21 Holding of Helgot under Earl Roger
in Leintwardine Hundred
4,8,10 Alcaston (Aelmvndestvne). Edric held it. 1 hide which pays tax. Land for 4 ploughs. In lordship 1; 2 slaves; 5 villagers with 1 plough. The value was 20s; now 8s.
=== Post Domesday ===
Township or hamlet in Acton Scott Ancient Parish.
There are the remains of a moated site here, and by the 16th Century there was a manor house.
== Church ==
None
== Castle ==
None, possibly moated manor house.
== In Game ==
Category:Location
Category:Habitation