Brodie, M. and Brodie, A. (2016). Law Courts and Courtrooms 1: The Buildings of the Criminal Law: Introductions to Heritage Assets. Fort Cumberland: Historic England. https://doi.org/10.5284/1108822. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Law Courts and Courtrooms 1: The Buildings of the Criminal Law: Introductions to Heritage Assets
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Series:		 Historic England Research Reports
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nmr1-516546_212318.pdf (2 MB) : Download
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1108822
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Criminal courts have been a key part of English life since the Middle Ages, and range from small historic, local magistrates courts to huge modern combined court centres. This document tells the story of how buildings have been adapted initially and subsequently constructed to meet the needs of England’s complex criminal legal system. It also explains how the courtroom has evolved from a gathering of professionals around a table in the medieval hall to the specialised, purpose-built, modern courtroom. Although the legal system of England and Wales may be referred to as a single entity, it is in fact a series of interconnected jurisdictions with specialised practices, staff and buildings. Specific buildings have evolved during the past two hundred years to serve each of the branches, though the buildings share some common design elements, themes and symbols. Each type of courthouse contains courtrooms, offices and chambers and other rooms for judges, magistrates, coroners and other legal professionals arranged to try to guarantee an appropriate level of separation from other court users. However, courtrooms in each branch of law differ in the status of their fittings and the layout of their furniture, a reflection of the procedures in the courtroom and the character and extent of the jurisdiction of the court.
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Author:		 Mary Brodie
Allan Brodie ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Historic England
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Year of Publication:		 2016
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Parish: Preston, unparished area
County: Lancashire
District: Preston
Country: England
Grid Reference: 354044, 429475 (Easting, Northing)
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LAW COURT (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL LAW COURT (Tag)
THEMATIC SURVEY (Event)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: nmr1-516546
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Created Date:		 04 Jul 2023