Bainbridge Stocks
Historical Environment Record No:
MYD34372
Parish:
Bainbridge
OS Grid Reference:
Dale:
Description
Bainbridge stocks MYD34372 (c) YDNPA, 2023
Villages throughout the country were provided with stocks for the punishment of minor offenders from at least Medieval times. The stocks at Bainbridge are located on the village green. They may date to the 17th century and are constructed of stone and wood although the timber is a modern replacement. The stone pillars at the sides hold a fixed timber bottom plank with a moveable plank above with two leg holes. The adjacent boulder was apparently used as a seat.