The Old Gaol and Carriage House, 5 Millgate, Masham
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The Old Gaol and Carriage House, 5 Millgate, Masham
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 26 May 2023
18th century Grade II Listed building now a garage and, at the rear, part of dwelling house. The old gaol is a ‘single cell’ asset with an original door, currently blocked off internally. Subsequently (1750) constructed to the front is the carriage house, comprising a principal volume (at one time housing the local, hand-operated fire engine) and a second narrower volume for storage (possibly ladders, hoses, harnesses etc.). Planning was approved in March 1990 for the replacement of roof and roof structure of Old Gaol. The attached house, Athlone Cottage, is mentioned in a number of places as being listed but I can't find an entry. Made into a B&B in 2012, in 2015 it was voted the world’s best B&B on TripAdvisor but the then owners sold it in 2019.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.221886
Longitude
-1.654119