CG Function / Use Flashcards
1
Q
What was the county gaol used for?
A
The county gaol was used for housing prisoners awaiting trials and debtors.
2
Q
How may the county gaol have had an influence on the surrounding town?
A
The county gaol may have served to remind the residents of the enforcement of the law.
3
Q
By what century was the gaol overcrowded?
A
The gaol was overcrowded by the mid 18th century.
