What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The Village Pillory stood near here in medieval times. A Monastic Map of 1405 shows the Pillory in the centre of the road. Recorded plaque organisation: Portchester Society.
The village pillory served as a public place for punishment and humiliation during medieval times, reflecting the community's role in enforcing social order and justice.
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Places near here
155, Castle StreetListed building · 4 yd
Village PilloryMemorial · 5 yd
Vine CottageListed building · 14 yd
Inner Bailey, Portchester CastleCastle, fort or tower · 371 yd
Portchester Castle, keep and inner courtyardCastle, fort or tower · 371 yd
Paulsgrove LakeBay · 768 yd
Pewit IslandIslet · 1748 yd
Portsdown HillMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Mountemoor's CoppiceWood · 1.5 mi
Portsmouth HarbourBay · 1.5 mi
Nelson's Monument on Ports DownMonument or public art · 1.6 miNelson MonumentMonument · 1.6 miOther information
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