Citadel Defence Casemates and Garrison Cells - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Posted by: 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
Views: 14
"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.