Inveraray Jail
Inverary Jail, the former County Courthouse and prison of Argyll was restored to a very high standard in 1980-1984. Further restoration work was undertaken in 1988-1989. Exhibitions were installed and the premises opened to the public in May 1989. The former prison airing yards ...
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Project details
Title: | Inveraray Jail |
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Entr. year: | 1991 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Town: | Inveraray, Argyll (Scotland) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Special building |
Former use: | County Courthouse and prison |
Actual use: | Museum, visitor center |
Built: | 19th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Crichton Lang Willis and Galloway, Architects |
The Jury's citation: | "For the restoration of the former County Courthouse and Prison to a high standard as an interpretation centre and outstanding tourist attraction" |
Web, Links: | www.inverarayjail.co.uk/ |
Description:
Inverary Jail, the former County Courthouse and prison of Argyll was restored to a very high standard in 1980-1984. Further restoration work was undertaken in 1988-1989. Exhibitions were installed and the premises opened to the public in May 1989. The former prison airing yards were rebuilt in 1990-1991on the original foundations and using the original architects drawings of 1840.
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