Hundreds of people died on Dorchester’s town gallows in the 16-17th centuries. This maquette is a miniature version of a memorial that stands exactly where the gallows were located.
The sculptures were created by Dame Elisabeth Frink in memory of the Catholics in Dorset who were hanged because of their religion.
The commission was a joint project between Dorset County Museum and the Catholic community in Dorset, and funded by the Arts Council.