NHER 16985 (Monument record) - Medieval gallows and prison
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Summary
During the reign of Edward I the Abbot of Ely had a gallows and a prison in Wimbotsham. The location of the gallows is reputed to be close to the church.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIMBOTSHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
In the reign of Edward I the Abbot of Ely had a Gallows and Prison at Wimbotsham.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NAU) 29 January 1981.
In 1995 the local story is that these stood 'in the lane behind the church'.
E. Rose (NLA) 27 January 1995.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
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Record last edited
Apr 28 2006 11:57AM