Site of 19th century prison at High Roding (EHER 81856)

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Summary

This is the site of High Roding's 'parish cage' which was built in 1838 and destroyed between 1930 and 1933.

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Grid reference	TL 6028 1716 (point)
Civil Parish	HIGH ROOTHING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

PRISON (Mid 19th century to Mid 20th century - 1838 AD to 1933 AD)

Description

NRHE data transfer: The parish cage at High Roding was built in 1838 and was destroyed between 1930 and 1933. <1> <2> December 1975. Field survey. According to local residents the cage formerly stood at TL 6028 1716. The site is now part of the roadside verge. <3>

Sources

<1> SEX13269 Serial: Essex Review. 1930. Essex Review - Vol 39. 39. p 195, 199-200.
<2> SEX76850 Serial: 1933. Essex Review, Vol 42. 42. p 205-206.
<3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 04-DEC-75.

Other References

NRHE identifier: 376015
National Monuments Record: TL 61 NW 24

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