Medieval parish cage and stocks, Stondon Massey (EHER 19230)
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Summary
The parish cage and stocks were sited on the cross-roads near the school. A new post has replaced the old sign post at TL 57840065 and the old whipping-post irons have been attached.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5782 0065 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STONDON MASSEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The Stondon ‘Cage’ and stocks were sited on the cross-roads near the School. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
On the small green at the crossroads opposite Stondon Place are the remains of a sign-post to which are fixed irons formerly belonging to the parish whipping post. The stocks were erected in 1749 probably where the whipping post stood and the pound was a few yards to the south of the post. <2>
August 1975.
A new post has replaced the old sign post at TL 57840065 and the old whipping-post irons have been attached. See photograph. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX59812 DESC TEXT: Medlycott, M.. 2001. Stondon Massey: Historic Village Assessment report.
- <2> SEX795 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1956. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol IV: Ongar Hundred (VCH). p.240, p.247.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 18-AUG-75.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 372809
- National Monuments Record: TL 50 SE 22