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County 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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Marie TaylorTel: 01206 282927
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marie.taylor@colchester.gov.uk
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Colchester Castle MuseumCastle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ
www.cimuseums.org.uk
See location on Google maps.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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