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They mainly robbed at night.

Hounslow Heath is very famous for highwaymen,

The last horseback robbery was recorded in 1831.

When they fight sometimes the horse attack too!

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Do highwaymen rob other highwaymen?

It is possible for highwaymen to rob other highwaymen, as they may see them as competition for potential targets. However, it is not a common occurrence as they typically target travelers and merchants passing through their territory.


Why are highwaymen called highwaymen?

Highwaymen were called so because they would typically rob travelers on the highway or roads. They targeted people traveling between cities or towns, making roads a common location for their criminal activities.


Why were there highwaymen in Britain?

Highwaymen were prevalent in Britain mainly during the 17th and 18th centuries due to a lack of effective law enforcement on the roads. Highways were often isolated and poorly policed, providing opportunities for highwaymen to rob travelers, coaches, and merchants. Economic hardship and social unrest also contributed to the rise of highwaymen during this period.


Could women highwaymen?

Yes, historically women have been known to be highwaymen, although they were less common than male highwaymen. These women often dressed as men to carry out their crimes and were sometimes portrayed as fearless and daring in popular culture.


What are facts about highwaymen?

Well they robbed on foot or horse. ( Mostly foot.) They were mainly in Great Britain and Australia. They were in the nineteenth century. They never said Stand and Deliver In America they were known as Road Agents In Australia, they called them bush hangers. They always hid and caught people by surprise. The word Highwaymen was first used in 1617. Robin Hood was also a highwayman, but he never robbed from the rich to give to the poor. It was a male dominated occupation. There were also female highwaymen (Moll Cutpurse, Lady Elizabeth Mullgrew etc) They had their own language, known as cantig.