The Links (EHER 18819)

18th and 19th century building prison, later used for a local weaving industry and converted to flats.

A private dwelling was purchased in 1749 by the County as a House of Correction, but was demolished in 1775 and The Links House of Correction built on the same location. In 1782 The Links was described as having keeper's apartments, a room for Justices, accommodation and a courtyard for men, accommodation for women and work-rooms. <1> <2> 18th and 19th century building. Originally it was the town Bridewell and Goal, later used for a local weaving industry and now converted into flats. Built on a half H-plan with long wings extending to the south. The east wing is of red brick and the west wing is faced in white brick with rusticated brick quoins. It is two storeys and cellars with a 1:3:1 window range of bar and transom casements with semi-circular arched heads. The centre part, of three window range, breaks forward slightly with rusticated quoins and a modillion pediment with a panel in the tympanum carved with links and a chain. The roofs are tiled and hipped at the north and south ends. <3>