Memorials & monuments · Northern Ireland
Derry Gaol
Also known as: Old Derry Jail Tower
Derry Gaol is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Derry Gaol is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Old Derry Jail Tower. Coordinates: 54.9929°, -7.3252°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Derry Gaol, also known as Londonderry Gaol, refers to one of several gaols (prisons) constructed consecutively in Derry, Northern Ireland. Derry Gaol is notable as a place of incarceration for Irish Republican Army (IRA) members during the Irish Civil War, and for its numerous executions, seven of which took place between 1820 and 1923. On Christmas day 1939 interned Irish Republican prisoners took control of the jail, protesting their continued imprisonment without charges or trials. On 20 March 1943, 21 Irish Republican prisoners tunneled their way out of Derry Jail with the assistance of Jimmy Steele (republican) and Ned Maguire. This escape was referred to as "The Big Derry Jail Escape".
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- Coordinates
- 54.9929, -7.3252
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 6QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n4361658460 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Derry Gaol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derry Gaol?
- Derry Gaol is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 6QH).
- Is Derry Gaol free to visit?
- Yes, Derry Gaol is free to enter.
- How do I get to Derry Gaol?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 6QH.