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Sketch of an ash tree at Duffryn, by Lucy Bacon, 19th century
Cedars, Monmouthshire, photographed by Roger Fenton between 1851 and 1862
  • The Old Elm Tree at the foot of Pencoedtre Hill was a familiar landmark. The retaining wall was placed around it during its later years. Many protested when the tree was removed, after it died, in 1899.
View of Cadoxton, late 19th century
  • This view shows the Old Elm Tree prior to the construction of the retaining wall which later held its roots in place. The Old Knap House, beyond, was demolished in 1910.
Cadoxton village centre, 1890s
  • Tree in Norton churchyard, near Presteigne, equipped with pairs of wrist manacles or fetters. It is thought that these were used over many years to secure wrongdoers whilst they were being whipped. Photographed in 1959 by Eric King of Worcester.
A punishment tree in Norton churchyard
  • Tree in Norton churchyard, near Presteigne, equipped with pairs of wrist manacles or fetters. It is thought that these were used over many years to secure wrongdoers when they were being whipped. Photographed in 1959 by Eric King of Worcester.
A punishment tree in Norton churchyard