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The Round House is a lock up situated at the junction of Church Street and St Matthew's Avenue in Leicestershire. Dating from the 19th century, it is a circular stone structure that served as a place of temporary detention for offenders and drunk individuals in the local community. The building's distinctive round form and modest scale are typical of purpose-built lock ups constructed during this period across England. It represents an important example of local law enforcement infrastructure and has been designated as an ancient monument reflecting its historical significance to the parish.
Lock up known as The Round House, at the junction of Church Street and St Matthew's Avenue is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019307. View the official record →
The Round House is a lock up situated at the junction of Church Street and St Matthew's Avenue in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019307.
Lock up known as The Round House, at the junction of Church Street and St Matthew's Avenue is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019307.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coal mining remains 600m south west of Smoile Farm (2 km), The Bulwarks (earthworks) (2.7 km), Coal mining remains at Birch Coppice and Rough Park, 950m and 1.5km south of Smoile Farm (3 km).
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