Smisby lock-up
18th century village lock-up in Smisby, Derbyshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The lock-up (or roundhouse) in Smisby, Derbyshire, England, is a village lock-up dating from the late 18th century. Such lock-ups were fairly common in England at that time and were used to hold miscreants, often drunkards, or other low-level offenders awaiting transportation to the local assizes, for short periods of time. The Smisby lock-up is built of brick and is a Grade II* listed building.
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Smisby lock-up | |
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Type | Village lock-up |
Location | Smisby, Derbyshire |
Coordinates | 52.7682°N 1.4846°W / 52.7682; -1.4846 |
Built | late 18th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | The Lock Up (Round House) |
Designated | 19 January 1967 |
Reference no. | 1281737 |
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