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Detached six-bay two-storey former bridewell, built 1831. Now derelict. Hipped slate roof having paired of tooled limestone chimneystacks to mid-ridge, and metal rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered and rubble stone walls having tooled limestone quoins (one having inscribed benchmark). Square-headed window openings having stone sills and sandstone block-and-start surrounds and recent timber windows, many window openings blocked up. Square-headed door opening to south, having sandstone block-and-start surround with timber door and overlight (blocked up), with stone steps. Widened entrance to north end of facade, with recent metal door. Building faces east down Bridewell Lane.
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