Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Quarmby Punishment Stocks
In or near Kirkheaton.
Quarmby Punishment Stocks — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Betty Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lockwood · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Quarmby Punishment Stocks is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Quarmby Punishment Stocks are a historical memorial located in Yorkshire. These stocks, used for public humiliation as a form of punishment, reflect the social practices of a bygone era. They serve as a tangible reminder of the region's penal history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6508, -1.8278
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD3 4XU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Lockwood — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/4857154281 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quarmby Punishment Stocks?
- Quarmby Punishment Stocks is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD3 4XU), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Quarmby Punishment Stocks?
- Quarmby Punishment Stocks — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Quarmby Punishment Stocks?
- The nearest railway station is Lockwood, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD3 4XU.
- Is Quarmby Punishment Stocks a protected site?
- Yes — Quarmby Punishment Stocks is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Quarmby Punishment Stocks free to visit?
- Yes, Quarmby Punishment Stocks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Quarmby Punishment Stocks?
- The nearest railway station is Lockwood, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD3 4XU.