Pillory - Southsea Castle, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Posted by: Dragontree
N 50° 46.705 W 001° 05.329
30U E 634739 N 5626925
The courtyard of Southsea Castle contains an old pillory which is on display.
Waymark Code: WMFRW6
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/25/2012
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The pillory is worn and has the bottom section missing. Its wood has been preserved and it is available for all to see.
Southsea Castle was built in 1544 for Henry VIII, as a defence fort. It has had many additions over the years and today is open to visitors and has many displays.