Bridge of Sighs, Chester
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Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs in Chester was a crossing that led from the Northgate gaol, across the Chester Canal, to a chapel in the Bluecoat School. It was built to allow condemned prisoners to receive the last rites before their execution.[1] It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.[2]
History
The bridge was built probably in 1793. It originally had iron railings to prevent the prisoners from escaping.[3] The architect was Joseph Turner.[4]
After the Northgate Prison closed, Chester City Corporation tried to have the bridge removed in 1821.[citation needed]
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