The Old Gaol, Market Hill, Buckingham
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The Old Gaol, Market Hill, Buckingham
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 5 Jul 2012
Grade II* Listed former gaol built in 1748 on the site of a previous Norman building. George Gilbert Scott added the gaoler's house in 1839. Later alterations carried out in the 19th and 20th century. The gaol was built at the expense of Viscount Cobham of Stowe at a reputed cost of £7,000.00 in an attempt to win back the Assizes from Aylesbury. Underused throughout most of its history, parts of the building have served as police station, public conveniences, fire station, council offices, museum, tourist information centre and gift shop. The glazed roofed exercise yard can currently (2016) be hired for various uses including parties, receptions and exhibitions.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.000799
Longitude
-0.98656