Situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Bodmin Jail was a milestone in prison design; with individual cells, segregated male and female areas and hot water. At the time, Bodmin Jail formed the new ideal for prisons throughout the United Kingdom.
Bodmin Jail was built by military engineer Sir John Call in 1779. Building works began in the early 1770s with the construction being carried out by Napoleonic prisoners of war using 20,000 tonnes of granite quarried from Bodmin Moor.
Between 1887 and 1922, the Royal Navy occupied an entire wing of the jail and after the last civilian prisoners left in 1923, it was used to house the Crown Jewels during World War I.
Criteria
Orbik were approached to provide high quality and discreet emergency exit signage throughout the hotel. Our Romney LED exit sign with a black powder coated finish blended seamlessly into the high specification of the hotel whilst providing a safe environment for guests and staff, as well as reducing maintenance and energy consumption.
Conclusion
Nearly 100 years after the prison closed in 1927, new life has been injected into this historic landmark. There is no longer an old dilapidated and derelict building to be seen; instead you will find a creative and contemporary design that binds the past and present together beautifully. Orbik are proud to be a part of this magnificent restoration.
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