Corfton

== 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 ==
Category:Location
Category:Habitation