Monument record 168/4/2 - Village stocks

Stocks (site)

{1} Stocks in fine condition

{2} No remains of stocks now. Local info says that the "Stocks Oak" tree which stood adjacent to the stocks is at SP5878 3482

{3} Stocks stood at the north east corner of the green.

{4} "The stocks are still standing in the village (Evenley); they are in fine condition." (1)

{5} There are no remains of the stocks. Mr Baggins whose family have lived in the village since the 18c indicated "Stocks Oak", at SP 58783482, as a tree that stood near the stocks

<1> Markham C.A., 1886, Ancient Punishments in Northamptonshire, p.150 (unchecked) (Article). SNN10158.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP53SE2 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> 1983, Notes On Past And Present Parish Church Of Evenley, Northants, (checked) (Notes). SNN101172.

<4> 1886, Associated Architectural Societies Reports, 18, p.150 (Series). SNN34926.

<5> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments, 12/feb/1970 (Notes). SNN110341.

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Feb 10 2025 8:23PM