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The 'Lock-Up', Hawarden is a post-medieval civil lockup situated in the village of Hawarden in Flintshire, Wales. The structure dates from the post-medieval period and served the practical administrative function of temporary detention for minor offenders and those awaiting trial or transfer to higher courts. As a surviving example of local law enforcement infrastructure, it represents the development of civil order and justice systems in Welsh communities during the early modern era. The lockup remains a notable example of functional vernacular architecture associated with village governance and the maintenance of public order.
The 'Lock-Up', Hawarden is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL078. View the official record →
The 'Lock-Up', Hawarden is a post-medieval civil lockup situated in the village of Hawarden in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL078.
The 'Lock-Up', Hawarden dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a lock up. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
The 'Lock-Up', Hawarden is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is FL078.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange (6.8 km), Wat's Dyke: Section N of Bryn Estyn (7 km), Wat's Dyke: Section N of the Rectory, Hope (7.3 km).
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