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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| GAOL | Gaol | 050 | A Strong Substantial castellated building erected AD 1815 at a cost of from 4000 to 5000 pounds which was defrayed by the County and Borough of Kirkcudbright. The Gaol is of 4 Storeys in height the basement floor Contains 3 Cells a refractory Cell, a Bathroom and Wardens Room. The 2nd floor Contains 4 Cells the 3rd floor contains 5 Cells and the 4th floor Contains 3 Cells. Each floor has a passage and is furnished with a Watercloset. The roof of this portion is surrounded by parapets and divided in two compartments which serves as airing grounds fr prisoners. The Tower Contains two small Cells and a large one and the Staircase in which is a door by which access is gained to the Court House. A Small Octagonal Tower is Surmounted by a flag Staff. all the roofs of the Gaol are ashphalted. The Gaol is warmed by three Stoves from which the Smoke and heat is conducted by Iron pipes |
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[Page] 243List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] W Rogers RS&Miners [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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Gaol County Gaol
[Signed] William Rogers]
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