Hatfield in History

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H AT F I E L D i n H I S T O R Y The hung-sash windows originally had small panes, later replaced with plate glass. (1966) 9. Stainforth Bridge. A view of the old wooden turn (swing) bridge the River Don. (Circa 1900) 10. Stainforth Canalside. Houses, inns, and boatyards still lined both sides of the canal in this photograph (c. 1900). Most of the community has now disappeared. 11. Wyndthorpe Hall, Dunsville. In 1850 this was called Park Lane Hall, but its name was changed to Wyndthorpe Hall when the Chetwynd family lived there. It stands near the south-western boundary of Hatfield parish, and was probably built circa 183040. (1966) 12. Hatfield Woodhouse: the Pinfold. This was an essential feature of the open-field community, as it was where stray animals were impounded. Owners had to pay a fine when reclaiming animals. (1966) Now demolished. 13. Thackray House, built by Joseph Thackray (1772- 1828), civil engineer. It dates from c. 1800-10, though the cottage at the rear is dated 1768. 14. The Court House (c. 1800), where manorial courts for the Manor of Hatfield were held. 15 & Two views of Hatfield House barn and stables, built c.1780 16 1800. Hatfield House itself was demolished c. 1960 for building development. This building, which once belonged to it, still stands.

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