Cropfield Castle

Cropfield Castle is a fortified building of unknown origin located in western Sparwood, bordering the city of Syrgorod. Despite its advanced state of abandonment, it still preserves most of its original structure.

History
Little is known about Cropfield Castle. According to the first known documented sights, by early 2023 it was already in state of abandonment. A book found inside a nearby ruined manor indicates the existance of "a ruined fortress surrounded by cropfields, subject of looting and vandalism". Since the book was never signed, both its date and author are unknown.

Usage
Although it is no longer surrounded by fields, the description most likely refers to Cropfield Castle, as it still preserves numerous barrels and signs of crop and drink storage. This, and the absence of houses suggests that the castle could have been a fortified grinder rather than an actual castle. However, this theory is under discussion, as the structure doesn't seem to coincide with that of a grinder, as the barrels and chests seen to be a later addition into what appears to be a throne room, suggesting that the feud could have been repurposed.

Destruction
Just as the past surrounding Cropfield Castle, its last days are dark. It is unknown whether if the castle was sieged or abandoned and vandalized, although the second option is more probable, due to its little strategic value. At some point, somebody embellished the ruins by covering the walls in ivy.

Toponym
The castle was named after the description of the book found in a nearby manor.