Whipping post

Opposite the almshouses is the bow-fronted post office and shop, while near by, beneath the trees on the green, is the old whipping post and stocks, the latter pierced by five holes.

“Well, I got some brochures here on some very impressive private schools in the area. Here you go.” “Hmm?” “I'm just gonna put it down here.” “Well, you can forget this one. Doesn't have a cricket field. Or even a whipping post.” “Good point.”