South Enclosure, Manor House, Count's Yardham

The South Enclosure is the more secure part of the defences of the Manor House, Count's Yardham. This part contains the Household's Gardens (There are two areas - A Kitchen Garden and a Physic Garden), a Well, and housing for the families of the more senior estate staff.

Purpose / Function

Defensive ward for Manor House, Count's Yardham.

Architecture

The ward was initially constructed of earth and timber, but it has been subsequently strengthened with stone facings and some projections now allow better protection of the wall base from within. It is not stonework of the same standard as the Town Gate - it looks much rougher and less well maintained.

The enclosure is about 100 paces from the Middle Gate to the south wall and nearly 120 paces across at its widest.

Type

Spot

Parent Location

Manor House, Count's Yardham

Owner

Latherial Herrir

Ruling/Owning Rank

Count of Herrir

Owning Organization

County of Herrir