Applegarth Churchyard, Gorget Tree
Pillory (Post Medieval), Tree (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Applegarth Churchyard, Gorget Tree
Classification Pillory (Post Medieval), Tree (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 66878
Site Number NY18SW 68
NGR NY 1047 8429
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/66878
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Applegarth
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Annandale And Eskdale
- Former County Dumfries-shire
NY18SW 68 1047 8429
See also NY18SW 72.
Gorget Tree: A very large ash tree on the north side of the entrance to Applegarth churchyard. A short time ago, a large limb of the tree was blown down, taking with it part of the trunk, deeply embedded in which was found the iron gorgets or collar for the punishment of criminals; now in private possession.
Name Book 1858.
