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Pillory (Whipping Post), Coleshill

Coleshill, West Midlands. England. UK

 

The town's pillory and whipping post. Historically these were used to punish drunks, and bakers who sold underweight loaves. It was last used in 1863 to punish two felons for drunkeness. It comprises of oak post with acorn finial. Having a shackel at the bottom for whipping. A standing platform and at head panel with sets of arm and head hole. It is Located in The Market Square.

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Uploaded on September 12, 2017
Taken on September 6, 2016