Hexham Old Gaol

England's oldest purpose built gaol, built in 1333 from the stone of the Corbridge Roman site.

The Gaol was in use as a prison until the 1820s. It then became a bank and a solicitor, L.C. Lockhart owned by the Lockhart family. The family made several alterations to the building, including the installation of a staircase and electric lighting. A flushing toilet was added, and the walls were plastered with medieval designs. 

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