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County Prison, Colchester Castle at Colchester Castle MuseumCounty Prison, Colchester Castle at Colchester Castle Museum

The earliest record of the use of Colchester Castle as a prison is in 1226.

Prison cells dating from 1727 complete with massive oak doors and iron barred windows survive and can be visited today as part of the entry into Colchester Castle Museum.

Matthew Hopkins from Mistley near Colchester became known as the Witchfinder General, extracting 'confessions' from women accused of witchcraft. Some of his interrogations took place in the Castle prison.

The gaol was finally closed in 1835. To find out more: www.colchestermuseums.org.uk

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Castle entry fee applies

County Prison, Colchester Castle
 
 

Contact

Marie Taylor
Tel: 01206 282927
Mobile: 07703 460415
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Venue

Colchester Castle Museum

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

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Map reference: TL 998253  Lat: 51.89066  Long: 0.90319


Situated in the Town Centre in the Grounds of the Magnificent Castle Park.

Accessible by Public Transport : Colchester Town station

People with disabilities are eligible for conc rate admissions (1 helper per visitor FREE).

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