HM Prison Dartmoor, Dartmoor Forest, Devon

Harold Wingham1959-07-23

Historic England
London, United Kingdom

Dartmoor Prison was built in response to overcrowded prisoner of war hulks at Chatham, Portsmouth and Plymouth. The foundation stone was laid in 1806 and the first inmates received in 1809. It became a civilian prison in 1850.

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Title: HM Prison Dartmoor, Dartmoor Forest, Devon
Creator: Harold Wingham
Date Created: 1959-07-23
Rights: Copyright Historic England Archive. Harold Wingham Collection

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