ARCHITECTURE: Cork City
Gaol (1824)
At each end of the Governor's House are circular drum galleries, 3 storeys high linking into the cell wings. These are lighted from central roof lanterns. The ends of each of the single-sided cell wings have beautifully proportioned circular towers, offsetting the austerity of the wings.
The remodelled (1870s) double-sided West cell wing, in contrast to the others, gives a remarkable sense of space with its high arched hallway and catwalks on either side giving access to the cells .
Behind the main building was the Hospital and also, the Debtors Prison (both yet to be restored).
The entire Gaol
complex is contained within an oval outer wall, with entry through the
Gatehouse ……"an entrance door of strong oak, studded
with flat nails and situated under the Gallows"
Tel:00353-21-4305022
Fax:00353-21-4307230
e-Mail:corkgaol@indigo.ie