Village Stocks, Haveringland Road, Haveringland, Norfolk

These Village Stocks are dated 1804. The posts are connected by a bottom oak rail, with a hinged top clamping plank, both with cut outs for heads, hands or feet. The top plank has a continuous wrought iron strap, hinged on its top edge, with an eye on the left hand side for connection to the locking device. For centuries petty criminals were punished by being placed in the village stocks.

Location

Norfolk Haveringland

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

stocks crime punishment Georgian (1714 - 1836)