York Castle Gaoler

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York Castle Gaoler

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    • York Castle Gaoler; Nineteenth century

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      Dates of existence

      Nineteenth century

      History

      The York Castle prison (originally consisting of Clifford's tower) was the original county prison in york, outside of civic control. City felons were sent there from 1848. By the nineteenth century the prison buildings included the debtor's prison, male and female prisons. Many prisoners were kept at the prison awaiting trial at York assizes.
      Reported to Keeper of York Castle.
      See Also - York Castle Gaoler

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      Managed the York Castle prison.

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      General context

      The York Castle prison (originally consisting of Clifford's tower) was the original county prison in york, outside of civic control. City felons were sent there from 1848. By the nineteenth century the prison buildings included the debtor's prison, male and female prisons. Many prisoners were kept at the prison awaiting trial at York assizes.

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      Authority record identifier

      GB0192-385

      Institution identifier

      GB0192

      Rules and/or conventions used

      International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa

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          VCH York, Y/ORD/1/2

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