Monument record 460 - Latchford
Please read our guidance about the use of Cheshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Site of Latchford cuckstool. It stood by the side of the pit called the Cuckster Pit at the place where the road to Thelwall Branches off from the Knutsford Road. A ducking stool was a chair attached to the end of a plank that was used to punish people by submerging them under water.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of Latchford cuckstool. Stood by the side of the pit called the Cuckster Pit at the place where the road to Thelwall Branches off from the Knutsford Road (1).
<1> Beamont W, 1889, A History of Latchford, /128 (Book). SCH71.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68NW38/1960 (Index). SCH2487.
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 625 872 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NW |
| Civil Parish | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LATCHFORD, GRAPENHALL, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 13 2019 12:19PM