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Sign: Oxford - Oxford Castle - Prison for debtors


Address:
3 New Rd, Oxford NG6 8AJ, UK
Category:
Monuments and History
City:
Oxford For all manhole covers in Oxford
Country:
United Kingdom For all manhole covers in United Kingdom
Shape:
Circle
Material:
Metal
Placement:
Wall or fence
Tags:
בית סוהר


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On the sign:
OXFORD PRESERVATION TRUST

Prison Debtors’ Tower (1790)

This Tower was built to imprison debtors who owed money. A rare triangular stone staircase leads to four floors divided into cells, some with fireplaces. Prisoners remained in prison until they paid their debts, and long stays were common.
Photography:
2019
Eli Zvuluny
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The prison tower picture was taken that day Click for a larger image


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