Village Stocks
đź“Ť 23 Towngate, Southowram, Halifax HX3 9QZ, UK
About Village Stocks
The Village Stocks in Southowram, Halifax, stand as a preserved historical landmark offering a unique insight into local history. Situated on Towngate, these ancient stocks once served as a public form of punishment within the village. They are well-regarded by visitors, holding a perfect 5/5 Google rating, reflecting their appeal as a point of historical interest.
A compelling piece of local heritage, the stocks invite visitors to envision the past, with their stone base featuring holes where offenders' hands and feet would have been secured. This fascinating relic offers a tangible connection to bygone judicial practices and is a popular point of interest for those exploring the charming village of Southowram. It serves as a reminder of an earlier era's approach to local law and order.
Visiting Information
As an outdoor historical monument, the Village Stocks are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making them convenient to visit at any time. Specific accessibility features and payment options are not applicable or provided for this type of public landmark.
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đź“Ť 23 Towngate, Southowram, Halifax HX3 9QZ, UK
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Lovely old historical landmark in the village of Southowram. They used to put criminals in these and throw rotten fruit at them. Their hands and feet would go through the holes. Nowadays they aren’t used much expect for tourists that drop litter in the village! These have a stone base with a matching wooden top piece with a metal pin to secure them shut.