Monument record BSE 073 - County Gaol; The Fort
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Summary
The County Gaol (now called The Fort) was designed by George Byfield in 1805 and enlarged under the supervision of William Wilkins in 1821, to incorporate most of the additional features advocated by John Orridge, the Governor, when he designed a prison for the Emperor of Russia.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8637 6309 (123m by 112m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86SE |
| Civil Parish | BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
The County Gaol (now called The Fort) was designed by George Byfield in 1805 and enlarged under the supervision of William Wilkins in 1821, to incorporate most of the additional features advocated by John Orridge, the Governor, when he designed a prison for the Emperor of Russia. For plans, description and aims, see (S3). Only front portion and central `rotunda' now survive. Shown adjoining `House of Correction' (BSE 074) on OS 1st edition (S1). Executions took place on roof of the Turnkeys Lodge.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <S1> SSF15235 (No record type): OS, one inch map (1st ed) sheet 54, 1865.
- <S2> SSF21605 (No record type): Statham M, The Book of Bury St Edmunds, 1988, 80,81,85(ill).
- <S3> SSF12350 (No record type): Orridge J, Description of the Gaol at Bury St Edmunds..., London, 1819, ill, SRO(B) B24.7.
- <S4> SSF59794 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record Of the Historic Environment.
- <S5> SSF59804 Bibliographic reference: District of St Edmundsbury. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
- <S6> SSF59830 Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. F1 PAS 26-MAR-81.
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2021 11:43AM