NHER 2044 (Monument record) - Site of 16th century gallows on Martyr's Field
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Summary
This is the site where Sub Prior Mileham and Gysborough were executed in 1537 for opposing the dissolution of Walsingham priory (NHER 2029). Possible human bones were found here in 1954.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF93NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WALSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Site of execution of sub prior Mileham, and Gysborough in 1537 for opposing dissolution of priory.
June 1954.
Bones (?human) found on east edge in building wall of barn. Probably no connection with executions.
See (S1).
15 January 1980 Visit.
East half of field used as allotments railway line across centre disused.
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (6)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Walsingham (Little).
- <S2> SNF99173 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Human Skeletal Remains (HSR). Walsingham, Little.
- <S3> SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 93 NW 16.
- <S4> SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S5> SNF175 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1954. Bones found near Martyrs' Field at Little Walsingham. 11 June.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Jun 8 2026 3:53PM