Historic houses · North Wales
Ruthin Gaol
Also known as: Carchar Rhuthun
Ruthin Gaol — a Grade II*-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ruthin Gaol is a Grade II*-listed building in wales-north, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Ruthin Gaol is a unique heritage attraction, being the only purpose-built Pentonville style prison open to the public. Visitors can explore the prison's history, including the daily lives of inmates, their punishments, and notable figures associated with the gaol.
From the Wikipedia article
Ruthin Gaol (Welsh: Carchar Rhuthun) is a Pentonville style prison in Ruthin, Denbighshire. Ruthin Gaol ceased to be a prison in 1916 when the prisoners and guards were transferred to Shrewsbury Prison. The county council bought the buildings in 1926 and used part of them for offices, the county archives, and the town library. During the Second World War the prison buildings were used as a munitions factory, before being handed back to the county council, when it was the headquarters of the Denbighshire Library Service. In 2004 the gaol was extensively renovated and reopened as a museum.
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Background
History
The first house of correction, or bridewell, was built at the bottom of Clwyd Street, next to the river, in 1654, to replace the Old Court House, where able-bodied idlers and the unemployed were sent to work. Following John Howard's investigations into prison conditions the Denbighshire justices resolved to build a new model prison in Ruthin on the site of the old Bridewell. Work began in January 1775. In 1802 the prison had four cells for prisoners and nine rooms for debtors. By 1837 it could hold 37 inmates. The Prison Act 1865 (28 & 29 Vict. c. 126) set new standards for the design of prisons as the Ruthin County Gaol did not meet the standards plans were drawn up for a new four-storey…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1139, -3.3139
- District
- Denbighshire
- Parish
- Ruthin
- Postcode
- LL15 1HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Phone
- 01824 708281
- Established
- 1654
- Opening
- Wednesday to Monday 10:30am to 4:30pm; closed Tuesdays
- Official site
- www.denbighshire.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16799564 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ruthin Gaol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruthin Gaol?
- Ruthin Gaol is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL15 1HP), in the parish of Ruthin.
- What is Ruthin Gaol?
- Ruthin Gaol — a Grade II*-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ruthin Gaol?
- Drivers can use postcode LL15 1HP.
- When was Ruthin Gaol built?
- Built or established in 1654.
- Is Ruthin Gaol a listed building?
- Ruthin Gaol is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Ruthin Gaol?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL15 1HP. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency.