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• 10 Apr 2010
  Ghost Hunt at Inveraray Jail
  
  Saturday 10th April 2010
  
  Why not join us for the chance to spend the night on a Paranormal Investigation in this amazing 19th Century Prison.
  
  "Location Information"
  
  Inveraray Jail & County Courthouse were built in 1820.
  
  Over 6000 offenders were tried in the courthouse which was the County Courthouse of Argyll. The courthouse was also used by the Circuit Court, The Sheriffs Court and the Burgh Courts.
  
  The two storied prison named the "Old Prison" was the principal jail of Argyll and was used to hold men, women children and the insane in just 8 damp and cold cells. The prisoners that were held here had to spend 23 hours a day in their cells.
  
  A second prison was completed in 1848, which all male prisoners were moved to in 1849. The "New Prison" was a model prison of its day with 12 cells on three floors.
  
  With thousands of prisoners locked up here during the 69 years the prison was open who knows what energies still reside here.
  
  The event will commence at 9:00pm and conclude at 5:00am (approx).
  
  The night will consist of many vigils lasting between 45 mins - 1 hour where you will exclusive access to the Courthouse, The Old Prison and the New Prison.
  
  For more information or to book tickets for this event please visit www.paranormalevents.co.uk
  
  Tickets are priced at £45.00 per person.
  
  Please note you must be over 18 years old to attend this event.   

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