Gallow Hill (Horsley)
[Name NZ 08346510] Gallow Hill [T.I.]. (1)
In 1294 Gilbert de Umfraville II claimed as his manorial rights - gallows and pillory - at Ovingham. The Gallows Hill between Horsley and Ovingham is mentioned in the 16th century. (2)
NZ 08456488. A symbol probably representing the gallows, is shown at this point on a map of 1629. (3)
Site is low lying land to the south of Gallow Hill; there is nothing to indicate the site of the gallows. The site of the pillory was not ascertained. (4)
In 1294 Gilbert de Umfraville II claimed as his manorial rights - gallows and pillory - at Ovingham. The Gallows Hill between Horsley and Ovingham is mentioned in the 16th century. (2)
NZ 08456488. A symbol probably representing the gallows, is shown at this point on a map of 1629. (3)
Site is low lying land to the south of Gallow Hill; there is nothing to indicate the site of the gallows. The site of the pillory was not ascertained. (4)
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FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT), Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1954; J H Ostridge
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