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.
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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