Historic Woodplumpton stocks to be repaired

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Woodplumpton’s council is seeking to perform urgent repairs on both stone posts of the stocks to prevent any further degradation and potential future loss of the stone posts.

for Listed Building Consent for alterations, extension or demolition to renovate and repair the stocks of a grade II listed building.

In terms of historical value, the stocks were employed throughout villages and towns in Medieval Britain and later, to publicly punish misdemeanours and serve as a visual deterrent to any future lawbreakers.A close up photo of the heritage asset illustrating how people were imprisoned publicly in medieval times pic: Tony Worrall

 

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