More information : (TQ 01600757) Castle Park (TI). (1) Little Park, entirely surrounded by earthworks, two entrances (presumably St Mary's Gate (or Gate of Bogherwerth) and gateway in N side). These earthworks were increased prior to the civil war siege. About the centre of the enclosed are are some foundations of a large building. Other foundations may here and there be traced in Little Park, which supports the belief that, prior to 1295, a part of the town may have occupied this site. (2-3) The central area of Little Park is occupied by a cricket ground which was laid out some years ago. The older groundsmen knew of no foundations having been exposed. The surrounding earthworks pre-date the park (See TQ 00 NW 1 ). (4)
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