Carvings mystery solved

Regular readers may have read yesterday's story about a mystery and a murder in Hankelow. The 'mystery' may be solved with Celia Bloor writing:

"Regarding the carvings on the beam, it is along Coole Lane near or at Pinnacles. When the barn was done up we were assured that the carving would be kept – may even have glass over it. Alvar Jones knew where it was I think. Hope you get other replies."

In case you missed yesterday's original story about these carvings, here it is again. It is particularly worth clicking on the links for further details. If you can shed any more light on these carvings, do get in touch with AudlemOnline:

A mystery and a murder

A remarkable document has come to light in the Audlem History Society Records.

It shows a couple of carvings apparently found on a beam in an old house in Hankelow. The subject suggests association with the notorious trial and double execution of John Lomas and Edith Morrey in 1812 and 1813 (Edith had to wait for the birth of a baby she was expecting before she was executed).

The full, if somewhat floury, description of the crime and trial can be read here.

Possibly a better account can be seen here.

The inquest was held at the White Lion in Hankelow.

So does anyone know where these carvings are and if they still exist?

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