Council Offices, Caernarfon, Gothic government building in Caernarfon, Wales
The Council Offices features a three-bay entrance block with lancet windows and a central doorway on Shirehall Street in Caernarfon.
The structure started as a county prison in 1869, replacing an earlier gaol from 1793, before becoming the headquarters of Gwynedd Council.
The building incorporates the medieval Hanging Tower, which was part of Caernarfon's original town walls and served as an execution site until 1910.
Modern office facilities were added between Castle Street and Shirehall Street in the 1980s to expand the administrative capabilities.
A sculpture commemorating Llywelyn ap Gruffudd's death stands in the Castle Street courtyard, created by artists Glen Hellman and Jonah Jones.
Location: Caernarfon
GPS coordinates: 53.14040,-4.27790
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39
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