crucethouse

\\ˈkrüsə̇tˌhau̇s\ noun

Etymology: Old English crucethūs, from crucet- (from Latin cruciatus torture, from cruciatus, past participle of cruciare to torture, from cruc-, crux cross) + hūs house — more at ridge, house

: a chest used in medieval torture to hold the body of one who was to be pressed with stones