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Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Justice Tree

 
 
Justice Tree Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dave Burns, March 25, 2020
1. Justice Tree Marker
Inscription. The iron plate outside the footpath marks the spot where stood the last "Justice Tree" in the county. Pie Powder courts were held here.
 
Erected by City of Rochester.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.
 
Location. 51° 23.327′ N, 0° 30.095′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. Marker is on Boley Hill, on the right when traveling west. This marker is at the end of the Rochester Castle moat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester, England ME1 1TE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Henry III Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fisher (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dame Sybil Thorndike (about 120 meters away); Rochester Castle Moat (about 120 meters away); The Vines (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named The Vines (about 180 meters away); Abdication House (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
 
Regarding Justice Tree. A pie powder court is a special tribunal organised by an English borough on the occasion of a fair or market.
 
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Justice Tree Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dave Burns, March 25, 2020
2. Justice Tree Marker
The marker can be seen on the road to the centre left of the photo.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2020, by Dave Burns of Rochester, Uk. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2020, by Dave Burns of Rochester, Uk. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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