Chester Crown Court, Crown Court at Chester Castle, England
The courthouse features a symmetrical facade with nineteen bays and a hexastyle portico supported by twelve Doric order columns facing Castle Square.
The current structure, completed in 1801, replaced a shire hall from 1310 following a design competition initiated by justices in 1785.
The main courtroom incorporated design elements inspired by the School of Anatomy in Paris, receiving recognition for its architectural excellence.
Chester Crown Court handles serious criminal cases with juries and maintains facilities including chambers, holding cells, and dedicated rooms for judicial proceedings.
The court gained public attention during the 1966 Moors Murders trial when bulletproof glass was installed around the dock for defendant protection.
Location: Chester Castle
GPS coordinates: 53.18590,-2.89182
Latest update: March 15, 2025 04:25
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