Castle Gaol

The castle was originally built on the site of the older and ruined castle from which only the town gallows were present in 1819. In 1820 work commenced to build a Gaol resembling a castle. From an act for penal reform the gaol was no longer used and therefor became what it is now a museum for penal reform and local history.

Jedburgh is also famous for it's strict way of dealing with crime. Colloquially known as "Jethart Justice" the prisoner was first hung then later questioned about their crimes.

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