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West Lavington: the Robbers Stone This memorial warns against the consequences of getting caught thieving:
"AT THIS SPOT Mr DEAN, of Imber, was Attacked and Robbed by Four Highwaymen, in the evening of Oct'r 21st 1839. After a spirited pursuit of three hours one of the Felons BENJAMIN COLCLOUGH fell Dead on Chitterne Down THOMAS SAUNDERS GEORGE WATERS & RICHARD HARRIS were eventually Captured and were convicted at the ensuing Quarter Sessions at Devizes, and Transported for the term of Fifteen Years. This Monument is erected by Public Conscription as a warning to those who presumptuously think to escape the punishment God has threatened against Thieves and Robbers" |
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| Author | Chris Downer |
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