Bestcot Hall: Berkmondescote

• Pleck Park, Walsall, Staffordshire
• OSGB – SO 9980 9667

Fortified manor house, originally had a moat.

1311                              William Hillary was besieged by Thomas le Rous.

1345                              Licence to crenellate granted to Roger Hillary.

14^th C                            Included a chapel.

1666                              Taxed heavily.

1672                              Mentioned.

18^th C                            Demolished.

1937                              Bridge across moat in ruins.