Cratley

Deserted medieval village in England

Cratley is a lost village in Nottinghamshire, England. It may have been located close to North Laithes Farm at Kneesall although an alternative site east of Laund Wood has been suggested. Other names for the settlement are Cratela or Creilage. Two field names on the Estate Map of the Liberty of Rufford i.e. (Rufford Estate) in 1637 are given as East and West Credlin. The Village of Cratley was listed as Crastell in the Domesday Book as having 22 villeins and 2 bordars, i.e. 22 villagers, 2 smallholders. 4 Ploughlands. 2 Lord's Plough Teams for the Demesne Lands of the Manor, and 9 Men's Plough

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Type:

Deserted medieval village

Coordinates:

53.17°N, 1.01°W

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