Site of medieval to post-medieval cage, pillory, ducking-stool, and stocks at Cage End (EHER 18754)
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Summary
The parish cage was located at the southern end of Cage End, surviving until 1873.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5458 1644 (60m by 230m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HATFIELD BROAD OAK, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- LOCK UP (Medieval to Early 20th century - 1066 AD? to 1932 AD?)
- PRISON (Medieval to Early 20th century - 1066 AD? to 1932 AD?)
- STOCKS (Medieval to Early 20th century - 1066 AD? to 1932 AD?)
- PILLORY (Medieval to Early 20th century - 1066 AD? to 1932 AD?)
- DUCKING STOOL (Medieval to Early 20th century - 1066 AD? to 1932 AD?)
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
The parish cage was located at the southern end of Cage End, surviving until 1873. There are also records of a pillory, ducking-stool and stocks, but it is not known whether they were located here or in the market-place. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
On the green at Cage End (TL 546 163) stood the village prison and stocks until their removal to the top of Langbridge Street in 19th century. <2>
August 1975. Field survey.
The cage and stocks no longer survive. According to local tradition they were moved from Cage End (TL 54611633) about 1820 and erected at TL 54551656, they were finally demolished earlier this century. <3>
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 373081
- National Monuments Record: TL 51 NW 29