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Norman Cross Prison

Norman Cross Prison


Norman Cross Prison was constructed in early 1797 to house prisoners of the Napoleonic wars. It formed part of a network of military “depots” and with a capacity of nearly 7,000 it had a major impact on our sleepy, local towns and villages.



Norman Cross Prison - Peterborough Archaeology
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Norman Cross Prison - Peterborough Archaeology
Norman Cross Prison was constructed in early 1797 to house prisoners of the Napoleonic wars. It formed part of a network of military “depots”. It was the first ever purpose built prisoner of war camp and with nearly 7,000 inmates had a major impact on the Peterborough area


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