Derry Gaol
Derry Gaol, also known as Londonderry Gaol, refers to one of several gaols constructed consecutively in Derry, Northern Ireland. Derry Gaol is notable as a place of incarceration for Irish Republican Army members during the Irish Civil War, and for its numerous executions, seven of which took place between 1820 and 1923.- Tower
- …is also known as “Old Derry Jail Tower”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include St Columb’s Cathedral and St Columba’s Church.
St Columb’s Cathedral
St Columb's Cathedral in the walled city of Derry… St Columb’s Cathedral is situated 590 feet northeast of Derry Gaol.
St Columba’s Church
St Columba's Church, Long Tower is a Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Derry. St Columba’s Church is situated 680 feet west of Derry Gaol.
Verbal Arts Centre
The Verbal Arts Centre is based in Derry… Verbal Arts Centre is situated 380 feet north of Derry Gaol.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Brandywell and Derry.
Derry
Derry or Londonderry is the second city of Northern Ireland, with a population of 85,000 in 2021.
Altnagelvin
Altnagelvin is a townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
Derry Gaol
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Latitude
54.99291° or 54° 59′ 35″ north
Longitude
-7.32523° or 7° 19′ 31″ west
Open location code
9C6JXMVF+5W
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=monument
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=tower
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
“Derry Gaol” goes by many names.
デリー刑務所Japanese
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Heritage tower museum and Wall of Derry.
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Northern Ireland: Highlights
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