Newcastle, Gallowgate, iron fetters

HER Number:
6551

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Gallowgate, iron fetters

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Punishment and Restraint

Site Type: Broad:
Shackle

Site Type: Specific:
Fetter

General Period:
Unknown

Specific Period:

Form of Evidence:
Find

Description:
In 1895, iron fetters (shackles for the feet), very much corroded, consisting of two hinged rings with a connecting chain, were found on the north side of St Andrew's Church (HER 1486) near the vestry door. Donated to the Society of Antiquaries by Rev. J.M Lister of St Andrew's. Do these derive from Newgate Gaol (HER 1543)?

Easting:
245

Northing:
644

Grid Reference:
NZ245644

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, Series 2, Vol VI (1895), p 94