Wicklow's Historic Gaol

Wicklow Gaol was constructed in 1702 to replace the old Goal as it was in an insecure and ruinous condition.

It imprisoned many criminals such as highway men, footpads, lunatics, bad debtors, murderers, smugglers and rustlers, as well as political prisoners. 

Punishments included flogging, branding and hanging.

It closed in 1924 and re-opened in 1998 as an interpretative centre.