Citadel Defence Casemates and Garrison Cells - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
N 44° 38.789 W 063° 34.776
20T E 454038 N 4943843
When not used in defence, this part of the citadel was used as a prison to house those that were convicted of drunkeness or cursing, with more significant crimes offenders were sent to Melville Island in the harbour of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Waymark Code: WMFRD5
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/22/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 14
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"It catches your eye as soon as you enter the room – the cannon pointed at the window. It is a reminder that the casements were built to protect the Halifax Citadel. In the event of an attack, these guns would fire into the Halifax Citadel’s ditch. When there were no threats, these casements served as prison cells. Soldiers convicted of minor offences, such as drunkenness and cursing, were held here. For more serious offences, such as theft and attempted murder, they were sent to Melville Island, located in Halifax’s Northwest Arm. "

See: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/halifax/visit/visit6.aspx

Terrible frames for the cots, a cold room in the summer, small windows and poor light would make this room a deterrent for most offenders.

Address:
5425 Sackville Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
B3K 5M7

Open to the public: Yes

Hours:
May 7 to June 30 - 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. July 1 to August 31 - 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. September 1 to October 31 - 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. November 1 to May 6 - the grounds are open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. No services are available.

Fees?:
Adult $ 11.70 Senior $ 10.05 Youth $ 5.80 Family/Group $ 29.40 Commercial Group, per person $ 10.05 School Groups, Entry and a Heritage Presentation Special Program, per student $ 4.90

Web link: Not listed
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