The Lost Head of George Napier: A Grisly Oxford Mystery - Oxford Castle & Prison
Discover the grisly 1610 execution of George Napier and the enduring mystery of his lost head, a dark tale of martyrdom, intrigue and legend.| Oxford Castle & Prison
Discover the grisly 1610 execution of George Napier and the enduring mystery of his lost head, a dark tale of martyrdom, intrigue and legend.| Oxford Castle & Prison
Guest post by Castle & Prison guide Melissa Parker Hangman’s Hill It is a common misconception that criminals were hanged at the top of the mound. Instead, ‘Hangman’s Hill’ refers to generations of bloodthirsty crowds who chose to sit up there, in order to enjoy superior views of the public executions happening in the courtyard. […] The post Hangman’s Hill and the Hangmen who Hanged Here appeared first on Oxford Castle & Prison.| Oxford Castle & Prison
