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The Old Gaol

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The Old Gaol

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  • Location: Thetford, Breckland District, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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    May 21, 2026

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    The Old Gaol

    Rebuilt in 1796 and enlarged in 1816. The former Cells on the top floor still retain their iron bars and heavy studded doors.

    Susannah Holmes & Henry Cabeil were deported from here to Australia in 1788. Relatives later formed the 'Kable Descendants Association'
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