Remains of the town jail, Okehampton
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Remains of the town jail, Okehampton
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 20 Oct 2022
The jail or gaol was in use from some time before 1803 until closed in 1838. It consisted of two cells, in which up to 19 prisoners were recorded on one occasion, and the keeper's house. Source: www.theprison.org.uk/Okehampton/
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Image Location
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50.738534
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-4.004413