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Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk
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Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Falkirk Grahamston · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
About
Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Old Sheriff Court is a judicial building on Hope Street in Falkirk in Scotland. The building, which currently accommodates a firm of funeral directors, is a Category B listed building.
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Background
History
The first judicial building in the town was the Falkirk Steeple which incorporated several prison cells and was completed in 1814. However, court hearings were held in various locations, including the Assembly Rooms at the corner of Rankine's Lane and The Pleasence, the Red Lion Inn in the High Street, and the sheriff's offices at 14 High Street. Hearings were removed to a small office behind Wilson's Buildings, which were at 105–111 High Street, in 1848. In the mid-19th century, court officials decided that a dedicated courthouse was needed. The site they selected was on the corner of Hope Street and West Bridge Street. The foundation stone for the new building was laid on 29 June 1866. It…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0006, -3.7884
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK1 5AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Established
- 1868
- Nearest railway station
- Falkirk Grahamston — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17816510 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Sheriff Court, Falkirk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk?
- Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK1 5AP).
- What is Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk?
- Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK1 5AP.
- When was Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk built?
- Built or established in 1868.
- Who owns Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk?
- Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk is owned by | designation1 =Category B Listed Building.
- How do I get to Former Sheriff Court, Hope Street, Falkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK1 5AP.