More information : [Area SK 924 291 (3)] The lost village of Ganthorpe, which is mentioned in Domesday, is represented by the name Ganthrops, in the north-east corner of Stoke Rochford Park. The site probably extended due south toward the Cringle Brook. [APs 106G/UK1431/7243-4 - negative] (1-3) The majority of the area is under woodland, crop and a golf course No evidence of desertion is visible. (4)
An examination of all the available air photographs, including those refered to by authorities 1-3, revealed no evidence of the village refered to by the previous authorities. (5) |