DescriptionWest Lavington, the Robbers' Stone - geograph.org.uk - 1238637.jpg
English: West Lavington: the Robbers Stone This memorial warns against the consequences of getting caught thieving:
"AT THIS SPOT
Mr DEAN, of Imber, was
Attacked and Robbed by
Four Highwaymen, in the
evening of Oct'r 21st 1839.
After a spirited pursuit of
three hours one of the Felons
BENJAMIN COLCLOUGH
fell Dead on Chitterne Down
THOMAS SAUNDERS
GEORGE WATERS &
RICHARD HARRIS
were eventually Captured
and were convicted at the
ensuing Quarter Sessions at
Devizes, and Transported for
the term of Fifteen Years.
This Monument is erected
by Public Conscription
as a warning to those who
presumptuously think to
escape the punishment God
has threatened against
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"AT THIS SPOT
Mr DEAN, of Imber, was
Attacked and Robbed by
Four Highwaymen, in the