
What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: The Old Courthouse A Church Courthouse in the Middle Ages, this building served in the 18th century as the Gaol for the Liberty of Ripon, and in the 19th century as a Debtors Prison. Recorded plaque organisation: Ripon Civic Society.
This building has served multiple judicial functions since the Middle Ages, including as a courthouse, gaol, and debtors prison, reflecting its enduring role in Ripon's legal history.
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Places near here
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The Town HallMemorial · 200 yd
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Photo: Richard Collier on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0