Hangman's Cottage is a Grade II listed building in the Dorset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 8 May 1950. Cottage.

Hangman's Cottage

WRENN ID: tired-cobble-rye
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Dorset
Country: England
Date first listed: 8 May 1950
Type: Cottage
Source: Historic England listing

Description

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13/12/2019

SY 6691 2/17

GLYDE PATH ROAD Hangman's Cottage

(Formerly listed as Hangman's Cottage, NORTHERNHAY)

8.5.50

II C13, possibly earlier. Two storeyed stone and brick cottage block with thatched roof. Curved on plan. Formerly three cottages, late two. Former No. 17 has higher eaves line, Hangman's Cottage has half-dormer. Projecting brick porch. Wood casements, some lead glazing. Hipped gables.

The hangman who carried out the sentences at the "Bloody Assizes" is supposed to have lived here.

Listing NGR: SY6905491018

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