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HER Number:MDV30312
Name:Dalwood, Gallows

Summary

Thirteenth century reference to the right of the lord of the manor of Dalwood to erect a gallows. Site unknown but probably situated at a crossroads.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 24 00
Map Sheet:ST20SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishDalwood
Civil ParishStockland
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishDALWOOD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: ST20SW/121

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GALLOWS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Chapman, G. M., 1983, Dalwood, A Short History of an East Devon Village, 14 (Monograph). SDV351908.

King Edward I, circa 1295, caused an inquiry into manors and property. The entry for Dalwood shows that the lord of the manor held the right to erect a gallows. Site unknown but probably situated at a crossroads.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV351908Monograph: Chapman, G. M.. 1983. Dalwood, A Short History of an East Devon Village. Dalwood, A Short History of an East Devon Village. A5 Paperback. 14.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 18 2013 12:18PM