What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: The Ridgeland 17th century. For almost 100 years until 1740 this house did duty as town hall and prison
The Ridgeland, a 17th-century structure, served as both town hall and prison for nearly a century until 1740, reflecting its significant role in local governance and justice.
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