Coventry in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

County Hall

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

1. County Hall Marker

Inscription. County Hall Built 1783-4 architect Samuel Eglinton. Used for the county court and quarter sessions. It is the only remaining 18th century public building of architectural distinction in Coventry. At one time it also housed the prison governor of the adjoining jail which stood in trinity lane.
The last public execution to take place in Coventry was in the street outside (Cuck00 Lane) in 1849

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings.

Location. 52° 24.473′ N, 1° 30.524′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. Marker is on Bayley Lane close to Cuckoo Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coventry, England CV1 5RN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Golden Cross Inn (a few steps from this marker); St Michael’s Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 22 & 23 Bayley Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower & Spire (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael (within shouting distance of this marker); Choir of Survivors (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Home Front Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Council House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.

Also see . . .
1. The Coventry Society. Website homepage (Submitted on October 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

2. County Hall, Coventry. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

2. County Hall Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

3. County Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.