Stafford Gaol Burial Ground

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Date:1869 - 1871 (c.)

Description:The prison burial ground, located next to the chapel. In 1834 executed prisoners were ordered to be buried within the prison grounds.

William Palmer's grave is under the window on the right. Palmer, known as the 'Rugeley Poisoner', was executed in 1856.

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Prisons & Reformatories Prisons & Reformatories Prison Buildings Churchyards & Cemeteries Chapels & Churches

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Donor ref:SAMS Acc. No., P82.54.27, img: 115 (8/677)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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