Monument record 11146 - Gallows Hill, Boughton
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Summary
Gallows Hill, on the Boughton Road, was formerly the place of public executions in Chester. Public executions were carried out here until 1801.
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Gallows Hill, on the Boughton Road, was formerly the place of public executions in Chester. Public executions were carried out here until 1801. (1)
In the 16th century, the martyr George Marsh was burnt at the stake at Gallows Hill while in 1679 the Catholic priest John Plessington was hanged for his beliefs. (2)
<1> Brown, W, 1907, Notes on Chester Street-names past and present (Article in Journal). SCH5549.
<2> Chester Local History, 1996-Present, Chester Local History News, Summer 2008 (Newsletter). SCH4494.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 41 66 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 18 2022 1:18PM