Plaque of public shaming and punishment grounds

Om Plaque of public shaming and punishment grounds
On this part of the square, known as Nytorv, there were public areas used for shaming, branding and whipping criminals. Up until 1758 it was also an execution site. On the plaque, it says that the location was used for public shaming and punishments until 1780.
Nytorv
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