The Chester Circuit covered the four counties of Chester, Denbigh, Flint and Montgomery. The Great Sessions, as they were called rather than Assizes in Wales, were held twice a year at Chester, Ruthin, Flint and Montgomery. A total of 75 confirmed executions together with 7 probable/possible one have been found for this circuit.
176 death sentences led to 48 confirmed executions and 1 possible one. Executions were carried out at Boughton, near Chester.
8 confirmed executions and 4 probable ones have been traced. Executions were normally carried out near Ruthin.
12 confirmed executions plus 1 probable ones have been traced. These were carried out on Flint Marshes (site of future Gaol)
7 confirmed executions and 2 possible ones have been traced. These were carried out a on hillside overlooking Montgomery.
For other court circuits, see English and Welsh Executions 1735-1799 by Court Circuit.
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