NHER 12538 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval shackles and possible gallows
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Summary
A pair of 18th or 19th century shackles or manacles were found on Anmer Minque, suggesting the possible presence of a gallows.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FLITCHAM WITH APPLETON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
'From Anmer Minque'.
Iron convict's manacle, 18th or 19th century.
Does this point to the existence of a gibbet?
Seen by E. Rose (NAU) 26 May 1977.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SHACKLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Dec 7 2005 2:32PM