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Ilchester Gaol

Ilchester, Somerset

Somerset's county gaol, where a famous radical was locked up.

Ilchester was Somerset's county town for centuries, with its main gaol and courts. Executions took place here.

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When
1100s–1840s
Where
51.0020, -2.6840
Group
Gibbets & executions

Visiting

Ilchester village has a small museum. Nothing of the gaol survives.

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