Monument record 438/1/1 - Gallows Croft

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Summary

Field called Gallows Croft near the Blue School. Placename evidence for the possible site of a gallows.

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Possible site of manorial gallows. A field called the Gallows Croft, near the Blue School, was possibly so named from the manorial gallows being situated there(1).


<1> Chetham Society, Various, Transactions of the Chetham Society, 86/101 Beamont W 1882 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3291.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68NW7 (Index). SCH2487.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: Chetham Society. Various. Transactions of the Chetham Society. 86/101 Beamont W 1882.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ68NW7.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 606 881 (point) Central Point
Map sheet SJ68NW
Civil Parish WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON
Historic Township/Parish/County WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 24 2024 6:50PM