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Old Gaol
Built c.1330 and one of the first purpose-built prisons in Britain. Today the Old Gaol is a museum, where you can see what it was like to be a prisoner there. A Grade I listed building.
The Hexham Old Gaol is in the town of Hexham, Northumberland, England. It is reputed to be the oldest purpose-built prison in England.
The gaol was built under the order of Margot and William Melton, the Archbishop of York, in 1330–33. It held prisoners from Hexhamshire and also, in the 16th century, from the English Middle March, before their trial in the Moothall Court Room nearby.
The gaol currently houses a museum, covering: archaeology, archives, costume and textiles, law and order, music, photography, social history, weapons and war. The collections include 15th and 16th century arms and armour, and objects of local historical interest. The Border Library holds the Butler Collection, books, recordings and music relating to the culture of the Borders.
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Giant shackles (manacles) - Hexham Old Gaol, Hexham, Northumberland
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Spiral steps - Hexham Old Gaol - Hexham, Northumberland
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THE MANOR OFFICE - Hexham - List Entry
- "Circa 1330 for Archbishop Melton of York. Built as a gaol, which it remained until mid C19. 3 storey rectangular building with set-offs to each floor. Range of 64 large …
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The Old Gaol (Hexham)
- "The Old Gaol is a rectangular stone tower with three floors. It has stone walls, over 2m thick at ground level. It entered through a door on the west side. …
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Hexham Old Gaol
- Official Website of Hexham Old Gaol, with visitor information.
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Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol
- "The date of the Moot Hall, which stands in the Market Place is uncertain. A document of 1355 refers to the chamber of the bailiff and the hall of pleas …
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Giant shackles (manacles) - Hexham Old Gaol, Hexham, Northumberland
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Spiral steps - Hexham Old Gaol - Hexham, Northumberland
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Spiral steps - Hexham Old Gaol - Hexham, Northumberland
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Flickr (flickr)
Young boy and soldier - Hexham Old Gaol, Hexham, Northumberland
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from https://historicengland.org.u…
THE MANOR OFFICE - Hexham - List Entry
- "Circa 1330 for Archbishop Melton of York. Built as a gaol, which it remained until mid C19. 3 storey rectangular building with set-offs to each floor. Range of 64 large …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://keystothepast.info/se…
The Old Gaol (Hexham)
- "The Old Gaol is a rectangular stone tower with three floors. It has stone walls, over 2m thick at ground level. It entered through a door on the west side. …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.hexhamoldgaol.org.…
Hexham Old Gaol
- Official Website of Hexham Old Gaol, with visitor information.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.gatehouse-gazettee…
Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol
- "The date of the Moot Hall, which stands in the Market Place is uncertain. A document of 1355 refers to the chamber of the bailiff and the hall of pleas …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
List number: 1281526
Wikipedia: Hexham Old Gaol
Keys to the Past HER: N8731
Post code: NE46 1XD
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NY9369864082
