The curvilinear boundary that forms the northern limit of these fields is contiguous with that that forms the northern boundary of Owston Park. This is likely to indicate that both areas are part of the same former estate. The local place name 'Owston Demesne' indicates that these were the fields used by the Lord for his own use. Owston Enclosure Award date 1760 (Doncaster MBC archives web site) Northern boundary also boundary between Owston and Burghwallis parishes