The Pavement - York, Great Britain.
N 53° 57.522 W 001° 04.799
30U E 625973 N 5980633
The Pavement - Earl of Northumberland, was beheaded here on 22nd August 1572. Located at the Pavement, York, Great Britain.
Waymark Code: WMKACX
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/09/2014
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Bronze plaque: The Pavement - Reads:
" Pavement - So called as early as 1378. Perhaps one of the first medieval streets in the City to have a paved way. It was the scene of public markets and gatherings, proclamations and punishments. Thomas Percy, Earl of Northumberland, was beheaded here on 22nd August 1572. At the restoration of King Charles II in 1660 the effigy of Oliver Cromwell was hung and later burnt here."
Type of Historic Marker: Bronze Plaque.
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: York Civic Trust
Age/Event Date: 08/22/1572
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