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Littleborough Lock Up House

Overview

Location   unknown  Littleborough

County   Lancashire

Year Opened   unknown

Year Closed   unknown

Century of Operation   1800-1899

Further information can be found at
https://www.prisonhistory.org/lockup/littleborough-lock-up-house/

Description

  • 'This lock up house consists of two cells, in a building at some distance from the police station. They are very dirty and dark, but I was informed that no one had been confined in them for several years. They are totally unfit for use.'
    Inspectors of Prisons of Great Britain IV. Northern District, Thirteenth Report (Parl. Papers, 1847-8, XXXVI.361), p.78

Sources

  • Inspectors of Prisons of Great Britain IV. Northern District, Thirteenth Report (Parl. Papers, 1847-8, XXXVI.361), p.78