Monument record MDO333 - Gallows, Bishops Caundle

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Summary

Reputed locally to be the site of village gallows. It is said that in 1685 the body of a traitor who had been executed at Sherborne was put on display here.

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<1> Dorset County Council, 1980, Countryside Treasures in Dorset: West Dorset District, 14 (Monograph). SDO12280.

‘Site of Village Gallows: in 1685 the body of a traitor who had been hung, drawn and quartered at Sherborne was put on display here.’

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  • <1> Monograph: Dorset County Council. 1980. Countryside Treasures in Dorset: West Dorset District. 2. 14.

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Location

Grid reference ST 693 129 (point)
Map sheet ST61SE
Civil Parish Bishops Caundle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 011 020

Record last edited

Sep 28 2020 1:41PM

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