
What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: The iron plate outside the footpath marks the spot where stood the last "Justice Tree" in the county. Pie powder courts were held here. Recorded plaque organisation: City of Rochester.
The Justice Tree was a significant local landmark where pie powder courts, providing swift justice for minor offenses, were conducted; its historical importance lies in representing the traditional system of quick and accessible justice in rural areas.
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Photo: Simon Harriyott · CC BY 2.0