Female Prison, York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Female Prison, York |
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| Location | Eye of York, York, North Yorkshire, England |
| OS grid reference | SE 60578 51448 |
| Built | 1780-1783 |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated | 14 June 1954 |
| Reference no. | 1259324 |
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The Female Prison is a former women's prison and a Grade I Listed building located in York, North Yorkshire. Since 1938 it has been part of the York Castle Museum
History
The prison and yard were built in 1780–83 at a cost of £1,540 and to a design by Thomas Wilkinson and John Prince. The frontage of this building matches that of the Court building on the opposite side of the bailey. The prison was altered and wings added in 1802 with a podium and steps added in 1820–50. The front of the building is constructed from sandstone ashlar with the inside of the portico rendered. The prison was bought by York Corporation in 1934 opening as the Castle Museum in 1938.
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