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Oxford Gaol - later HMP Oxford . Like some other cities, Oxford found itself with a redundant castle which it turned into a prison in the 14th century, when the military need for castles had passed. After the Civil War the remains of the castle continued to be used as a prison and also administrative and judicial centre. Christ Church College owned the castle at this period and rented it out to jailers who made their living by charging prisoners for their keep. Control passed to the Oxford County Justices and as with most counties in the late 18th century a new prison was constructed, to the design of William Blackburn. This was started in 1786 and gradually expanded during the 19th century. Originally the new building had two wings, one for debtors and the other for felons. The keeper's house was in the centre of the site. A Wing formed the core of the new prison, being a four story structure with large windows.

Oxford Gaol - later HMP Oxford. Like some other cities, Oxford found itself with a redundant castle which it turned into a prison in the 14th century, when the military need for castles had passed.

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