What is recorded here

Castlebank Road in Cupar held a jail and barracks from the 19th Century into the 20th Century, later becoming a drill hall that still served during the first World War. The same ground swung from locked cells to marching orders, suggesting people arrived either in chains or with rifles. Both groups needed discipline, and the building gave it to them without asking whether they understood.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Cupar, Castlebank Road, Jail and Barracks as Barracks (19th Century) - (20th Century), Drill Hall (20th Century), Drill Hall (first World War), Jail (19th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Cupar, Castlebank Road, Jail and Barracks was constructed in the 19th century and later expanded to include military barracks and a drill hall used during the First World War. It is remembered for its role in local military and law enforcement history in Scotland.

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