Wexford County Gaol

Prison/jail in Wexford, Ireland, dating from 1840–1850

County Gaol complex including: Detached five-bay (single-bay deep) three-storey over basement gaol block, built 1843-6, on a T-shaped plan; single-bay (three-bay deep) full-height central return (south) with six-bay three-storey wings. In alternative use, 1908-18. Reconstructed, 1929-30, with interior remodelled to accommodate alternative use. Renovated, 1993. Hipped slate roof with clay ridge tiles, cut-granite coping to gable (south) with granite ashlar chimney stack to apex on cut-granite cushion course on rendered base having cut-granite stringcourse below capping, and cast-iron rainwater goods on cut-granite eaves retaining cast-iron downpipes. Part repointed coursed rubble "Old Red Sandstone" walls with cut-granite flush quoins to corners. Segmental-headed central door opening approached by flight of five cut-granite steps between cast-iron railings, cut-granite doorcase with monolithic pilasters supporting ogee cornice, and "Old Red Sandstone" ashlar voussoirs framing replacement glazed timber double doors having fanlight. Square-headed window openings with cut-granite sills, and cut-granite monolithic surrounds framing replacement uPVC casement windows replacing six-over-six timber sash windows. Interior including (ground floor): central vestibule; segmental-headed door opening into hall with replacement glazed timber double doors having fanlight; triple-height staircas

Type:
Prison/jail

Period:
1840–1850

Where:
Wexford, Ireland

Coordinates:
52.34°N, 6.47°W

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