LOCK UP
A prison used for temporary detention. The typical village lock-up was a one-storeyed, one-celled building, sometimes of round or polygonal plan.
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| JAIL | A secure place where persons sentenced to imprisonment or persons awaiting trial are confined. |
| WATCH HOUSE | A house or hut for a nightwatchman; including parish watch houses in churchyards and private watch houses, eg. in dockyards, factories, etc. |
