Bible Encyclopedias
Newgate
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
A dark, gloomy prison in London, the original of which dates as far back as 1218; was two centuries afterwards rebuilt, and destroyed in the great fire of 1666; rebuilt in 1780; is now used only for prisoners awaiting trial during Sessions, and as a place of execution.
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Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Newgate'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/n/newgate.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.