The Hanging Judge - Baron Jeffreys
1A Cornhill, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BA
Known as the ‘ Hanging Judge’ , Baron Jeffreys visited Dorchester and sentenced the Monmouth Rebels to death during the Bloody Assizes. Come and join , Mark Damon Chutter, for an insight into this infamous judge and explore the buildings and heritage associated with him. After execution, the heads of the rebels were placed on the spikes of St Peter’s Church . Do not miss this story of intrigue and gore!
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 9.00am-10.00am
Location & directions
1A Cornhill, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BA
- Directions:
- Once you've booked online, then you can join the guided walk by coming to the Discover Dorchester gazebo near the Town Pump on Cornhill, Dorchester.
- Contact on day:
- Tony Hurley
- Telephone number:
- +441305249091
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking via the Discover Dorchester website: https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/heritage-open-day
- Booking website:
- https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/heritage-open-day
- Booking opens:
- 24 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 09:00 AM
Accessibility details
A reasonable level of mobility is required for this guided walk .
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
