Kensey Place, Dockacre Road, Launceston, Cornwall
This building dates back to the 17th century. It was originally a prison. In 1664 appalling conditions were reported by a Quaker named Joseph Coale. In 1803 James Neil describes the prison as "... a scene of filth, rags and wretchedness scarcely exceeded in the Tollbooth of Glasgow." In 1834 the last public flogging was given to J.K.Lethbridge. He was tied to a tree in the yard, given 25 lashes and sentenced to 3 months in the Bridewell for assault. The building later became a workhouse and almshouses.
