Guided Walk - Judge Jeffreys, the Hanging Judge

By Dorchester Heritage Committee

Come and join Mark Damon Chutter for an insight into this infamous judge and explore the buildings and heritage associated with him.

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The Town Pump

Cornhill Dorchester DT1 1BA United Kingdom

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1 hour
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Community • Historic

Heritage Open Day event. Known as the ‘ Hanging Judge’ , Baron Jeffreys visited Dorchester and sentenced the Monmouth Rebels to death during the Bloody Assizes. Come and join Mark Damon Chutter for an insight into this infamous judge and explore the buildings and heritage associated with him. After execution, the heads of the rebels were placed on the spikes of St Peter’s Church. Do not miss this story of intrigue and gore!

Under 5's do not need to book a ticket.

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Dorchester Heritage Committee

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