Charlotte County Gaol, Provincial heritage place in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada.

The Charlotte County Gaol is a granite jailhouse in St. Andrews with thick stone walls and cells secured by iron doors across two levels. The original design reflects the solid construction methods used to contain prisoners in the 1800s.

The building was constructed in 1832 and replaced an earlier wooden structure from which prisoners had escaped through dirt floors. It operated as a detention facility for over 140 years before closing in 1979.

The Charlotte County Archives holds thousands of photographs, documents, and records from the 18th century, now kept within the former prison building. These collections tell stories about the region and its people over generations.

The Old Gaol on Frederick Street now houses the Charlotte County Archives; its ten ground-floor men's cells, six by eight feet, remain unchanged and are open to the public. The four upper cells held women, children and debtors. Visitors should confirm opening times before travelling, as access depends on the archive's seasonal hours.

The cells remain in their original state, with granite blocks fully enclosing each space except for a narrow iron door and small openings for delivering food. These details offer a direct sense of how prisoners experienced daily life inside.