Natural landmarks · South West England
Stocks and Whipping Post
In or near Cowley.
Stocks and Whipping Post — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Stocks and Whipping Post is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Stocks and Whipping Post is located in the West Midlands. This historical structure served as a form of public punishment and is a notable example of medieval justice practices. It reflects the social history of the region, highlighting past methods of law enforcement.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8823, -2.0517
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Charlton Kings
- Postcode
- GL53 8JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 3.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/3966807791 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stocks and Whipping Post?
- Stocks and Whipping Post is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 8JJ), in the parish of Charlton Kings.
- What is Stocks and Whipping Post?
- Stocks and Whipping Post — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stocks and Whipping Post?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL53 8JJ.
- Is Stocks and Whipping Post a protected site?
- Yes — Stocks and Whipping Post is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Stocks and Whipping Post free to visit?
- Yes, Stocks and Whipping Post is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stocks and Whipping Post?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 8JJ.