Monument record 0509501000 - 'Gallows Close'

Summary

Possible site of post-medieval gallows indicated by field name recorded in 1844

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  • None recorded

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Type and Period (1)

  • GALLOWS (Post-Medieval to 19th Century - 1540 AD? to 1899 AD?)

Description

1844 Whaddon Chase map shows 'Gallows Close', east of Chase Farm. The possible site of the gallows is adjacent to the point where the boundaries of three parishes coincide, were gallows were often located (B1).

Sources (1)

  • <1>SBC16520 Map: John King. 1844. Whaddon Chase Inclosure Award map.

Location

Grid reference SP 819 321 (point)
Civil Parish WHADDON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Feb 6 2025 4:31PM

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