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Thesaurus Term/Concept: PILLORY
| Identifier |
68733 |
| Class |
MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status |
Preferred |
| Index? |
Yes |
| Scope Note |
A wooden frame with holes, through which the head and hands of an offender were thrust, in which state they would be exposed to public ridicule and assault. |
Broader Terms/Concepts (1)
Related Terms/Concepts (2)
Narrower Terms/Concepts (0)
Instances/Examples (3)
| Context |
Record |
| Monument Type |
MHG44935 Cawdor Parish Church & Burial Ground, Cawdor Village (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MHG43935 Culloden House, Brangas Tree (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MHG8558 Mercat Cross, High Street, Fortrose (Monument) |