Bamburgh in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Stocks
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
1. Stocks Marker
History
Often confused with the pillory, stocks were only designed to hold the legs and occasionally arms, whereas the pillory held the head as well. Perhaps the most famous person placed in the stocks was Cardinal Wolsey after he got drunk at a village feast around 1500. Bamburgh's stocks were introduced after a meeting of the Manor Court on 16th June 1779 when it was decreed "Stocks for punishment to be erected in a convenient place in Bambrough".
There were many reasons for being placed in the stocks.
Sabbath-breaking · Reviling · Gambling · Being drunk · Singing ballads · Fortune-telling · Wife-beating or having too many wives · Hedge-tearing · Derision · Scoffing · Contemptuous publicity · Personal obloquy · Oversleeping · Jesting
As well as hurling abuse there would also be.
Rotten eggs · "filth" Both human & animal · Dirt from the streets · Dead cats · Rats (dead or alive) · "Ordure" From the slaughter-house · Rotten fruit & vegetables
It wasn't unusual for offenders to be killed due to rocks and weapons being thrown at them, or by disease caused through animal parts and "filth".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1779.
Location. 55° 36.555′ N, 1° 42.65′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bamburgh Castle Coastguard Station (a few steps from this marker); Northumbria’s Royal Throne (a few steps from this marker); 24 Pounder Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); 32 Pounder Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Century Iron Mortar (within shouting distance of this marker); Mid-Tower Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of St. Peter (within shouting distance of this marker); The Armada Gun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamburgh.
Also see . . .
1. Bamburgh Castle Northumberland. (Submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Bamburgh Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
2. Stocks Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
3. Stocks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
