Ascott Under Wychwood, The Green 1950
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Tom, Dick and Harry - three brothers with the surname Dunston, who were notorious highwaymen - plied their trade in Wychwood Forest in the latter half of the 18th century. The trio rose to infamy by holding up the Gloucester to Oxford stage coach. But their attempt to burgle Tangley Manor between Stow and Burford went less well. The household had been tipped off, and laid a trap. When Dick put his arm through the grille in the front door to unlatch the lock, his arm was noosed and held fast. Rather than let him be caught, Dick's brothers lopped his arm off.
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