Building record MYO4787 - York City and Ainsty Gaol

Summary

In the north part of the bailey of the Old Baile castle a prison for debtors and felons was built in 1802-7. It was closed in 1868 and demolished in 1880. The prison was probably located in the vicinity of the junction of Falkland Street and Kyme Street.

Location

Grid reference SE 6019 5129 (point)
Map sheet SE65SW
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Full Description

In the north part of the bailey of the Old Baile castle a prison for debtors and felons was built in 1802-7. It was closed in 1868 and demolished in 1880. The prison was probably located in the vicinity of the junction of Falkland Street and Kyme Street.

NMR Record Information
BF060308 YORK CITY AND AINSTY GAOL, YORK File of material relating to a site or building.


NMR, NMR data (Unassigned). SYO2214.

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Record last edited

Feb 4 2020 9:54AM

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