Jaywick Maretello Tower Spring Talks: The Quest for Quamstowe - Exploring judicial execution in medieval Essex

Join this talk by Simon Coxall to learn about medieval murder in Essex.

Explore how people were sent to the gallows, and the current progress of the 'Essex Gallows Project' which seeks to explore the history and archaeology of this dark chapter in our past.

Tickets are £3.00 each and must be booked in advance.

Doors open at 10.30am.

Event details

Date

February 27, 2026

Times

11:00am - 12:00pm

Prices

£3.00

Who for?

For adults

Where?

Jaywick Martello Tower

The Promenade, Belsize Ave, Jaywick Sands, Essex, England, CO15 2LF

How to book

Book online

Booking required.

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