These three lock-ups fall into the 'small town' lock-up category
in that they are part of a local authority building.
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The lock-up at Milbourne Port is situated in the former Guildhall
which is now a PRIVATE HOUSE, 6& 7 High Street, DT9 5AG
The actual lock-up was situated to the left of the very fine entrance door.
PLEASE RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY
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The lock-up at Somerton is attached to the rear of the Market House, Market Place, TA11 7LX, formerly also the Town Hall, and probably dates to the early 19th century.
SOMERTON
OS Grid Reference: ST4905428525
OS Grid Coordinates: 349054, 128525
Latitude/Longitude: 51.0538, -2.7282
Photo by Colin Sinnott with expressed permission
The building was Grade 11 listed 17.4.1959 (No.262966) and described as :
Market and Town Hall. C17 origins. By 1841 focus of the meat market
but also used by local magistrates until 1870 - west porch is a former lock-up.
Owned by Lord Ilchester, it was sold to the town in 1913.
Listing NGR: ST4906228526
'Source: English Heritage
Listed building text is © Crown Copyright. Reproduced under licence.
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WATCHET
OS Grid Reference: ST0707443420
OS Grid Coordinates: 307074, 143420
Latitude/Longitude: 51.1824, -3.3309
Photo's by Roy Pledger
Prior to the early 1800's, the Court Leet was responsible for law and order in Watchet. Prominent local men took up various duties to administer justice at Court Leet Sessions which were held at the Bell Inn, handily placed across the road from the lock-up.
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The Court Leet lock-up at Watchet is likewise situated, at the rear of the old
Market House in West Street, TA23 0AN
Market House in West Street, TA23 0AN
WATCHET
OS Grid Reference: ST0707443420
OS Grid Coordinates: 307074, 143420
Latitude/Longitude: 51.1824, -3.3309
Photo's by Roy Pledger
Prior to the early 1800's, the Court Leet was responsible for law and order in Watchet. Prominent local men took up various duties to administer justice at Court Leet Sessions which were held at the Bell Inn, handily placed across the road from the lock-up.
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