Burghwallis Park was established between the date of the Enclosure map of Burghwallis (see copy in Keith, 2002) and the first edition OS 1854. Thomas Jefferys' map (1775) shows that the area was formerly divided by the road now called 'The Abbe's Walk now diverted to the north east. This road can be traced by early OS maps as a tree lined avenue within the park. At the bend of this former road is the likely site of the early Manor House of burghwallis. The enclosure plan shows the pond much larger and possibly being a remnant of moat. Building traces reported as visible prior to ploughing in 1960s (Charlton Anne quoted in Pickcock Burns, 1996, 11) and 14th / 15th century pottery reputed to have been found on site (ibid p 12). No SMR records for these finds.