Lady Despenser's Scribery - Introduction
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Anniversary of Hugh's Execution
Today is the sad anniversary of Hugh Despenser's cruel death at the hands of Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer. 683 years ago, Hugh was 'tried' in Hereford, found guilty of treason and many other crimes and sentenced to death by hanging, drawing and quartering. He was dragged to the gallows by four horses, hung from a 50 foot gallows until nearly dead, taken down, castrated, eviscerated and beheaded. His body was then cut into quarters to be displayed in various towns around the realm.
As usual, I shall be visiting his tomb at Tewkesbury Abbey this morning in order to lay a small posy of flowers and light a candle for him.
Related Posts:
About his trial
About his execution
About how terrible execution by hanging, drawing and quartering was
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5 comments:
RIP, Hugh!
Pass along my respects when you visit! (I guess I can say "poor man" safely here.)
Respects were dutifully paid, and Susan, yes, you can definitely say "poor man" here lol!
Paying my respects rather late, but the sentiment is the same - RIP Hugh!
Foarte interesant subiectul postat de tine. M-am uitat pe blogul tau si imi place ce am vazut.Cu siguranta am sa il mai vizitez.
O zi buna!
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