Monument record MDO8831 - Gibbet Firs, East Parley Common, Hurn
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Summary
Site of a former gibbet.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Extract from an article thought to be from the Bournemouth Daily Echo of 7 July 1953 on the history of West Parley by Col Charles Drew, curator of the Dorset County Museum: 'The Gibbet stood, 150 years ago (1803), at Gibbet Fires (Gibbet Firs on OS 6") and is believed to be the last one of its kind used in S England. It became a rendezvous for picnic parties, whereupon the owner of the land, in disgust, had the Gibbet broken up, giving a part of it to the Rector of West Parley. This portion is now used as the stand for a sundial located in West Parley Churchyard.' <1>
The Gibbet stood, 150 years ago (AD 1803), at Gibbet Fires (Gibbet Firs on OS 6") and is believed to be the last one of its king used in S England. It became a rendezvous for picnic parties, whereupon the owner of the land, in disgust, had the Gibbett broken up, giving a part of it to the Rector of West Parley. This portion is now used as the stand of a sun-dial located in West Parley churchyard. (Area centred SZ 08679683 - see SZ 09 NE 56). <2>
There is now no trace to be seen on the site of this gibbet. <3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1910.
- <2> SDO16819 Serial: Bournemouth Daily Echo. 7.7.53.
- <2.1> SWX2099 Verbal communication: Drew, Lt Col C D. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: (Lt Col C D Drew. Curator, Dorset County Museum, Dorchester).
- <3> SWX3798 Unpublished document: Woodhouse, W C. Various. Field Investigators Comments WCW. F1 WCW 09-JUL-1954.
- <4> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. SZ 09 NE 1.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457687.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0972 9963 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Civil Parish | Hurn; Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 002 037
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NE 1
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457687
Record last edited
Apr 14 2022 3:13PM