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Incorrigibles and Unfortunates: Gaols in Downpatrick

English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH
Gaol, Down County Museum

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Incorrigibles and Unfortunates: Gaols in Downpatrick

Join Linda McKenna to explore Downpatrick's four seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth century gaol sites and the stories of their prisoners. The walk will finish at the Gallows Hill, the traditional execution site in Downpatrick where many 'incorrigibles and unfortunates' ended their days.

This walking tour departs from Down County Museum and lasts approximately one hour and three quarters. Suitable for adults and older children. Please note the final stop at Gallows Hill is a steep climb. Please prepare for the weather. This event is part of the Downpatrick Heritage Walks Festival

Length: Approx 5km
Grade: Easy/moderate (but please note there is a climb to the Gallows Hill)
Cost: Free (pre-booking required)

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On entry to Downpatrick follow brown signs to Down County Museum

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Ulster Bus Station on Market Street is a short walk away

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